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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.43, 2,793.84 and 1,238.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.43, 2,793.84 and 1,238.55 is: 1,709.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.43 : 2,793.84 = 1,238.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.43/2,793.84 = 1,238.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.43x = 2,793.84 × 1,238.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.43x = 3,460,310.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,460,310.53/2,024.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.28

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