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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.33, 2,794.56 and 1,238.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.33, 2,794.56 and 1,238.82 is: 1,709.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.33 : 2,794.56 = 1,238.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.33/2,794.56 = 1,238.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.33x = 2,794.56 × 1,238.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.33x = 3,461,956.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,461,956.82/2,025.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.33

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