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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.47, 2,792.42 and 1,184.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.47, 2,792.42 and 1,184.66 is: 1,634.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.47 : 2,792.42 = 1,184.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.47/2,792.42 = 1,184.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.47x = 2,792.42 × 1,184.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.47x = 3,308,079.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,308,079.01/2,023.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.85

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