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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.81, 2,794.44 and 1,185.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.81, 2,794.44 and 1,185.47 is: 1,636.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.81 : 2,794.44 = 1,185.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.81/2,794.44 = 1,185.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.81x = 2,794.44 × 1,185.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.81x = 3,312,710.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,710.81/2,024.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.06

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