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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.95, 2,794.44 and 1,186.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.95, 2,794.44 and 1,186.15 is: 1,636.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.95 : 2,794.44 = 1,186.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.95/2,794.44 = 1,186.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.95x = 2,794.44 × 1,186.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.95x = 3,314,611.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,314,611.03/2,024.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.89

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