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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.40, 2,793.50 and 1,238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.40, 2,793.50 and 1,238.32 is: 1,708.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.40 : 2,793.50 = 1,238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.40/2,793.50 = 1,238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.40x = 2,793.50 × 1,238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.40x = 3,459,246.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,246.92/2,024.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.78

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