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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.89, 3,045.44 and 1,208.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.89, 3,045.44 and 1,208.67 is: 1,810.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.89 : 3,045.44 = 1,208.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.89/3,045.44 = 1,208.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.89x = 3,045.44 × 1,208.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.89x = 3,680,931.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680,931.96/2,032.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.69

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