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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.80, 2,804.94 and 1,136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.80, 2,804.94 and 1,136.52 is: 1,568.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.80 : 2,804.94 = 1,136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.80/2,804.94 = 1,136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.80x = 2,804.94 × 1,136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.80x = 3,187,870.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,870.41/2,032.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.22

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