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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.60, 2,807.96 and 1,237.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.60, 2,807.96 and 1,237.98 is: 1,708.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.60 : 2,807.96 = 1,237.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.60/2,807.96 = 1,237.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.60x = 2,807.96 × 1,237.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.60x = 3,476,207.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,476,207.30/2,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.55

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