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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.06, 2,791.80 and 1,238.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.06, 2,791.80 and 1,238.52 is: 1,708.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.06 : 2,791.80 = 1,238.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.06/2,791.80 = 1,238.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.06x = 2,791.80 × 1,238.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.06x = 3,457,700.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457,700.14/2,024.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.30

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