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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.92, 2,794.38 and 1,238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.92, 2,794.38 and 1,238.92 is: 1,709.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.92 : 2,794.38 = 1,238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.92/2,794.38 = 1,238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.92x = 2,794.38 × 1,238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.92x = 3,462,013.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,462,013.27/2,024.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.70

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