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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.54, 2,791.27 and 1,236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.54, 2,791.27 and 1,236.22 is: 1,705.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.54 : 2,791.27 = 1,236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.54/2,791.27 = 1,236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.54x = 2,791.27 × 1,236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.54x = 3,450,623.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,623.80/2,023.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.24

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