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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.75, 2,803.76 and 1,247.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.75, 2,803.76 and 1,247.23 is: 1,720.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.75 : 2,803.76 = 1,247.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.75/2,803.76 = 1,247.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.75x = 2,803.76 × 1,247.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.75x = 3,496,925.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,496,925.02/2,032.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.29

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