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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.83, 2,795.91 and 1,186.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.83, 2,795.91 and 1,186.71 is: 1,637.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.83 : 2,795.91 = 1,186.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.83/2,795.91 = 1,186.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.83x = 2,795.91 × 1,186.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.83x = 3,317,934.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,317,934.36/2,025.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.82

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