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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.64, 2,795.34 and 1,186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.64, 2,795.34 and 1,186.24 is: 1,636.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.64 : 2,795.34 = 1,186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.64/2,795.34 = 1,186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.64x = 2,795.34 × 1,186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.64x = 3,315,944.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315,944.12/2,025.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.99

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