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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.79, 2,806.61 and 1,248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.79, 2,806.61 and 1,248.20 is: 1,723.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.79 : 2,806.61 = 1,248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.79/2,806.61 = 1,248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.79x = 2,806.61 × 1,248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.79x = 3,503,190.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,503,190.33/2,032.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.34

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