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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.70, 2,792.79 and 1,277.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.70, 2,792.79 and 1,277.34 is: 1,761.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.70 : 2,792.79 = 1,277.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.70/2,792.79 = 1,277.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.70x = 2,792.79 × 1,277.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.70x = 3,567,342.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,567,342.38/2,024.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.91

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