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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.74, 2,791.42 and 1,184.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.74, 2,791.42 and 1,184.05 is: 1,634.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.74 : 2,791.42 = 1,184.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.74/2,791.42 = 1,184.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.74x = 2,791.42 × 1,184.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.74x = 3,305,180.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305,180.85/2,022.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.01

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