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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.97, 3,023.01 and 1,194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.97, 3,023.01 and 1,194.36 is: 1,790.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.97 : 3,023.01 = 1,194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.97/3,023.01 = 1,194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.97x = 3,023.01 × 1,194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.97x = 3,610,562.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,610,562.22/2,015.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.98

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