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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.32, 2,791.92 and 1,237.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.32, 2,791.92 and 1,237.64 is: 1,707.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.32 : 2,791.92 = 1,237.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.32/2,791.92 = 1,237.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.32x = 2,791.92 × 1,237.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.32x = 3,455,391.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,455,391.87/2,023.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.78

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