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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.05, 2,789.69 and 1,182.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.05, 2,789.69 and 1,182.09 is: 1,631.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.05 : 2,789.69 = 1,182.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.05/2,789.69 = 1,182.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.05x = 2,789.69 × 1,182.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.05x = 3,297,664.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,297,664.65/2,021.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.66

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