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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.44, 2,806.84 and 1,238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.44, 2,806.84 and 1,238.04 is: 1,708.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.44 : 2,806.84 = 1,238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.44/2,806.84 = 1,238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.44x = 2,806.84 × 1,238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.44x = 3,474,980.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,474,980.19/2,034.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.08

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