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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.28, 2,794.86 and 1,317.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.28, 2,794.86 and 1,317.06 is: 1,818.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.28 : 2,794.86 = 1,317.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.28/2,794.86 = 1,317.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.28x = 2,794.86 × 1,317.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.28x = 3,680,998.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680,998.31/2,024.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.42

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