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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.84, 2,798.46 and 1,189.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.84, 2,798.46 and 1,189.19 is: 1,641.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.84 : 2,798.46 = 1,189.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.84/2,798.46 = 1,189.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.84x = 2,798.46 × 1,189.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.84x = 3,327,886.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,886.66/2,027.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.10

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