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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.55, 2,792.49 and 1,279.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.55, 2,792.49 and 1,279.44 is: 1,764.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.55 : 2,792.49 = 1,279.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.55/2,792.49 = 1,279.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.55x = 2,792.49 × 1,279.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.55x = 3,572,823.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,572,823.41/2,024.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.75

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