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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.90, 2,805.45 and 1,148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.90, 2,805.45 and 1,148.68 is: 1,585.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.90 : 2,805.45 = 1,148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.90/2,805.45 = 1,148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.90x = 2,805.45 × 1,148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.90x = 3,222,557.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222,557.29/2,032.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.21

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