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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.51, 2,792.40 and 1,238.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.51, 2,792.40 and 1,238.94 is: 1,708.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.51 : 2,792.40 = 1,238.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.51/2,792.40 = 1,238.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.51x = 2,792.40 × 1,238.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.51x = 3,459,616.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,616.06/2,024.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.87

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