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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.70, 2,795.22 and 1,186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.70, 2,795.22 and 1,186.20 is: 1,636.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.70 : 2,795.22 = 1,186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.70/2,795.22 = 1,186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.70x = 2,795.22 × 1,186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.70x = 3,315,689.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315,689.96/2,025.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.81

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