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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.49, 3,036.66 and 838.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.49, 3,036.66 and 838.26 is: 1,257.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.49 : 3,036.66 = 838.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.49/3,036.66 = 838.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.49x = 3,036.66 × 838.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.49x = 2,545,510.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,510.61/2,024.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.36

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