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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.44, 2,792.26 and 1,184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.44, 2,792.26 and 1,184.16 is: 1,634.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.44 : 2,792.26 = 1,184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.44/2,792.26 = 1,184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.44x = 2,792.26 × 1,184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.44x = 3,306,482.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,306,482.60/2,023.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.09

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