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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.81, 3,054.08 and 1,303.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.81, 3,054.08 and 1,303.81 is: 1,958.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.81 : 3,054.08 = 1,303.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.81/3,054.08 = 1,303.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.81x = 3,054.08 × 1,303.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.81x = 3,981,940.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981,940.04/2,032.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.84

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