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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.52, 2,832.03 and 1,306.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.52, 2,832.03 and 1,306.49 is: 1,803.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.52 : 2,832.03 = 1,306.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.52/2,832.03 = 1,306.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.52x = 2,832.03 × 1,306.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.52x = 3,700,004.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,700,004.71/2,051.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.54

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