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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.07, 2,791.40 and 1,183.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.07, 2,791.40 and 1,183.61 is: 1,633.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.07 : 2,791.40 = 1,183.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.07/2,791.40 = 1,183.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.07x = 2,791.40 × 1,183.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.07x = 3,303,930.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,930.01/2,023.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.13

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