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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.48, 2,795.22 and 1,186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.48, 2,795.22 and 1,186.74 is: 1,637.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.48 : 2,795.22 = 1,186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.48/2,795.22 = 1,186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.48x = 2,795.22 × 1,186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.48x = 3,317,199.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,317,199.38/2,025.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.73

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