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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.95, 2,795.82 and 1,187.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.95, 2,795.82 and 1,187.15 is: 1,638.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.95 : 2,795.82 = 1,187.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.95/2,795.82 = 1,187.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.95x = 2,795.82 × 1,187.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.95x = 3,319,057.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,319,057.71/2,025.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.27

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