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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.85, 2,803.92 and 1,612.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.85, 2,803.92 and 1,612.61 is: 2,224.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.85 : 2,803.92 = 1,612.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.85/2,803.92 = 1,612.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.85x = 2,803.92 × 1,612.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.85x = 4,521,619.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,521,619.88/2,032.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.28

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