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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.13, 2,791.90 and 1,172.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.13, 2,791.90 and 1,172.50 is: 1,618.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.13 : 2,791.90 = 1,172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.13/2,791.90 = 1,172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.13x = 2,791.90 × 1,172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.13x = 3,273,502.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273,502.75/2,023.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.04

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