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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.32, 2,788.77 and 1,224.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.32, 2,788.77 and 1,224.39 is: 1,689.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.32 : 2,788.77 = 1,224.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.32/2,788.77 = 1,224.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.32x = 2,788.77 × 1,224.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.32x = 3,414,542.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,542.10/2,021.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.26

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