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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.66, 2,786.88 and 1,235.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.66, 2,786.88 and 1,235.18 is: 1,702.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.66 : 2,786.88 = 1,235.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.66/2,786.88 = 1,235.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.66x = 2,786.88 × 1,235.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.66x = 3,442,298.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,442,298.44/2,021.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.71

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