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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.70, 3,083.28 and 1,132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.70, 3,083.28 and 1,132.52 is: 1,700.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.70 : 3,083.28 = 1,132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.70/3,083.28 = 1,132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.70x = 3,083.28 × 1,132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.70x = 3,491,876.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,876.27/2,053.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.29

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