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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.11, 2,790.96 and 1,183.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.11, 2,790.96 and 1,183.85 is: 1,633.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.11 : 2,790.96 = 1,183.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.11/2,790.96 = 1,183.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.11x = 2,790.96 × 1,183.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.11x = 3,304,070.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,304,070.07/2,023.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.16

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