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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.07, 2,832.11 and 1,155.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.07, 2,832.11 and 1,155.85 is: 1,595.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.07 : 2,832.11 = 1,155.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.07/2,832.11 = 1,155.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.07x = 2,832.11 × 1,155.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.07x = 3,273,494.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273,494.34/2,052.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.22

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