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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.06, 2,793.96 and 1,279.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.06, 2,793.96 and 1,279.13 is: 1,765.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.06 : 2,793.96 = 1,279.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.06/2,793.96 = 1,279.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.06x = 2,793.96 × 1,279.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.06x = 3,573,824.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573,824.09/2,024.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.68

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