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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.88, 2,805.38 and 1,148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.88, 2,805.38 and 1,148.74 is: 1,585.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.88 : 2,805.38 = 1,148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.88/2,805.38 = 1,148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.88x = 2,805.38 × 1,148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.88x = 3,222,652.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222,652.22/2,032.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.26

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