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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.54, 2,792.65 and 1,237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.54, 2,792.65 and 1,237.22 is: 1,706.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.54 : 2,792.65 = 1,237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.54/2,792.65 = 1,237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.54x = 2,792.65 × 1,237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.54x = 3,455,122.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,455,122.43/2,024.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.62

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