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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.84, 2,806.28 and 1,373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.84, 2,806.28 and 1,373.12 is: 1,895.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.84 : 2,806.28 = 1,373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.84/2,806.28 = 1,373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.84x = 2,806.28 × 1,373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.84x = 3,853,359.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,853,359.19/2,032.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.55

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