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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.16, 2,798.04 and 1,188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.16, 2,798.04 and 1,188.04 is: 1,639.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.16 : 2,798.04 = 1,188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.16/2,798.04 = 1,188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.16x = 2,798.04 × 1,188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.16x = 3,324,183.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,183.44/2,027.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.82

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