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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.85, 3,035.66 and 1,191.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.85, 3,035.66 and 1,191.38 is: 1,787.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.85 : 3,035.66 = 1,191.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.85/3,035.66 = 1,191.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.85x = 3,035.66 × 1,191.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.85x = 3,616,618.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,616,618.65/2,023.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.00

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