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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.96, 2,792.44 and 1,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.96, 2,792.44 and 1,237.20 is: 1,706.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.96 : 2,792.44 = 1,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.96/2,792.44 = 1,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.96x = 2,792.44 × 1,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.96x = 3,454,806.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,454,806.77/2,023.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.95

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