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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.62, 3,027.83 and 1,197.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.62, 3,027.83 and 1,197.26 is: 1,794.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.62 : 3,027.83 = 1,197.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.62/3,027.83 = 1,197.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.62x = 3,027.83 × 1,197.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.62x = 3,625,078.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,625,078.62/2,020.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.04

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