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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.62, 2,790.03 and 1,236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.62, 2,790.03 and 1,236.46 is: 1,706.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.62 : 2,790.03 = 1,236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.62/2,790.03 = 1,236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.62x = 2,790.03 × 1,236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.62x = 3,449,760.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,449,760.49/2,021.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.43

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