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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.93, 3,044.53 and 1,043.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.93, 3,044.53 and 1,043.15 is: 1,562.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.93 : 3,044.53 = 1,043.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.93/3,044.53 = 1,043.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.93x = 3,044.53 × 1,043.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.93x = 3,175,884.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,884.62/2,032.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.22

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