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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.76, 3,038.70 and 1,204.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.76, 3,038.70 and 1,204.36 is: 1,806.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.76 : 3,038.70 = 1,204.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.76/3,038.70 = 1,204.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.76x = 3,038.70 × 1,204.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.76x = 3,659,688.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,688.73/2,025.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.58

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