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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.10, 2,797.82 and 1,188.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.10, 2,797.82 and 1,188.25 is: 1,640.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.10 : 2,797.82 = 1,188.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.10/2,797.82 = 1,188.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.10x = 2,797.82 × 1,188.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.10x = 3,324,509.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,509.62/2,027.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.03

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