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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.95, 2,794.42 and 1,185.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.95, 2,794.42 and 1,185.81 is: 1,636.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.95 : 2,794.42 = 1,185.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.95/2,794.42 = 1,185.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.95x = 2,794.42 × 1,185.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.95x = 3,313,651.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,313,651.18/2,024.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.41

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