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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.78, 2,805.25 and 1,148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.78, 2,805.25 and 1,148.66 is: 1,585.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.78 : 2,805.25 = 1,148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.78/2,805.25 = 1,148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.78x = 2,805.25 × 1,148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.78x = 3,222,282.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222,282.61/2,032.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.16

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