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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.98, 2,804.85 and 1,325.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.98, 2,804.85 and 1,325.78 is: 1,829.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.98 : 2,804.85 = 1,325.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.98/2,804.85 = 1,325.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.98x = 2,804.85 × 1,325.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.98x = 3,718,600.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,600.01/2,032.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.14

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