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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.05, 3,023.55 and 1,194.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.05, 3,023.55 and 1,194.90 is: 1,791.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.05 : 3,023.55 = 1,194.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.05/3,023.55 = 1,194.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.05x = 3,023.55 × 1,194.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.05x = 3,612,839.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,612,839.90/2,017.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.15

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