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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.92, 2,805.44 and 1,101.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.92, 2,805.44 and 1,101.42 is: 1,519.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.92 : 2,805.44 = 1,101.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.92/2,805.44 = 1,101.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.92x = 2,805.44 × 1,101.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.92x = 3,089,967.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,967.48/2,032.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.96

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