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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.96, 2,793.84 and 1,238.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.96, 2,793.84 and 1,238.18 is: 1,708.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.96 : 2,793.84 = 1,238.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.96/2,793.84 = 1,238.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.96x = 2,793.84 × 1,238.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.96x = 3,459,276.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,276.81/2,024.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.32

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