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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.26, 2,790.45 and 1,236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.26, 2,790.45 and 1,236.94 is: 1,705.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.26 : 2,790.45 = 1,236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.26/2,790.45 = 1,236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.26x = 2,790.45 × 1,236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.26x = 3,451,612.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,451,612.25/2,024.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.13

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