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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.82, 2,793.26 and 1,362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.82, 2,793.26 and 1,362.64 is: 1,879.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.82 : 2,793.26 = 1,362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.82/2,793.26 = 1,362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.82x = 2,793.26 × 1,362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.82x = 3,806,207.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,806,207.81/2,024.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.78

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