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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.48, 2,788.43 and 1,234.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.48, 2,788.43 and 1,234.16 is: 1,702.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.48 : 2,788.43 = 1,234.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.48/2,788.43 = 1,234.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.48x = 2,788.43 × 1,234.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.48x = 3,441,368.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,441,368.77/2,021.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.40

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