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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.87, 2,792.34 and 1,605.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.87, 2,792.34 and 1,605.48 is: 2,212.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.87 : 2,792.34 = 1,605.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.87/2,792.34 = 1,605.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.87x = 2,792.34 × 1,605.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.87x = 4,483,046.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,483,046.02/2,025.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.90

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