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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.26, 2,832.45 and 1,305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.26, 2,832.45 and 1,305.44 is: 1,801.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.26 : 2,832.45 = 1,305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.26/2,832.45 = 1,305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.26x = 2,832.45 × 1,305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.26x = 3,697,600.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,697,600.61/2,052.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.72

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