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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.66, 2,792.72 and 1,184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.66, 2,792.72 and 1,184.44 is: 1,634.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.66 : 2,792.72 = 1,184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.66/2,792.72 = 1,184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.66x = 2,792.72 × 1,184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.66x = 3,307,806.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,307,806.45/2,023.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.57

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