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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.31, 3,022.92 and 1,194.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.31, 3,022.92 and 1,194.75 is: 1,790.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.31 : 3,022.92 = 1,194.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.31/3,022.92 = 1,194.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.31x = 3,022.92 × 1,194.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.31x = 3,611,633.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,611,633.67/2,017.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.33

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