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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.45, 2,789.90 and 1,235.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.45, 2,789.90 and 1,235.34 is: 1,704.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.45 : 2,789.90 = 1,235.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.45/2,789.90 = 1,235.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.45x = 2,789.90 × 1,235.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.45x = 3,446,468.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,446,468.89/2,021.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.95

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