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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.41, 2,794.31 and 1,185.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.41, 2,794.31 and 1,185.31 is: 1,636.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.41 : 2,794.31 = 1,185.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.41/2,794.31 = 1,185.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.41x = 2,794.31 × 1,185.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.41x = 3,312,123.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,123.59/2,024.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.09

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