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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.96, 2,806.08 and 1,286.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.96, 2,806.08 and 1,286.56 is: 1,775.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.96 : 2,806.08 = 1,286.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.96/2,806.08 = 1,286.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.96x = 2,806.08 × 1,286.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.96x = 3,610,190.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,610,190.28/2,032.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.83

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