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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.97, 2,805.50 and 1,101.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.97, 2,805.50 and 1,101.47 is: 1,520.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.97 : 2,805.50 = 1,101.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.97/2,805.50 = 1,101.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.97x = 2,805.50 × 1,101.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.97x = 3,090,169.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,169.20/2,032.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.03

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