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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.50, 2,793.95 and 1,238.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.50, 2,793.95 and 1,238.67 is: 1,709.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.50 : 2,793.95 = 1,238.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.50/2,793.95 = 1,238.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.50x = 2,793.95 × 1,238.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.50x = 3,460,782.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,460,782.05/2,024.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.45

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