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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.57, 2,792.14 and 1,237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.57, 2,792.14 and 1,237.06 is: 1,706.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.57 : 2,792.14 = 1,237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.57/2,792.14 = 1,237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.57x = 2,792.14 × 1,237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.57x = 3,454,053.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,454,053.24/2,023.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.91

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