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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.16, 2,792.52 and 1,184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.16, 2,792.52 and 1,184.04 is: 1,634.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.16 : 2,792.52 = 1,184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.16/2,792.52 = 1,184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.16x = 2,792.52 × 1,184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.16x = 3,306,455.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,306,455.38/2,023.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.30

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