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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.87, 2,790.27 and 1,182.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.87, 2,790.27 and 1,182.51 is: 1,631.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.87 : 2,790.27 = 1,182.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.87/2,790.27 = 1,182.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.87x = 2,790.27 × 1,182.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.87x = 3,299,522.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,522.18/2,021.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.92

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