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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.68, 2,794.02 and 1,185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.68, 2,794.02 and 1,185.56 is: 1,636.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.68 : 2,794.02 = 1,185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.68/2,794.02 = 1,185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.68x = 2,794.02 × 1,185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.68x = 3,312,478.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,478.35/2,024.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.05

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