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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.92, 2,805.96 and 1,287.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.92, 2,805.96 and 1,287.24 is: 1,776.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.92 : 2,805.96 = 1,287.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.92/2,805.96 = 1,287.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.92x = 2,805.96 × 1,287.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.92x = 3,611,943.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,611,943.95/2,032.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.73

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