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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.52, 3,063.36 and 1,432.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.52, 3,063.36 and 1,432.28 is: 2,142.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.52 : 3,063.36 = 1,432.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.52/3,063.36 = 1,432.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.52x = 3,063.36 × 1,432.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.52x = 4,387,589.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,387,589.26/2,047.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,142.88

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