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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.33, 2,789.88 and 1,235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.33, 2,789.88 and 1,235.84 is: 1,705.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.33 : 2,789.88 = 1,235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.33/2,789.88 = 1,235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.33x = 2,789.88 × 1,235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.33x = 3,447,831.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,831.35/2,021.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.72

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