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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.38, 2,803.28 and 1,234.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.38, 2,803.28 and 1,234.44 is: 1,703.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.38 : 2,803.28 = 1,234.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.38/2,803.28 = 1,234.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.38x = 2,803.28 × 1,234.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.38x = 3,460,480.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,460,480.96/2,031.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.51

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