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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.47, 2,832.39 and 1,120.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.47, 2,832.39 and 1,120.97 is: 1,546.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.47 : 2,832.39 = 1,120.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.47/2,832.39 = 1,120.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.47x = 2,832.39 × 1,120.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.47x = 3,175,024.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,024.22/2,052.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.93

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