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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.78, 2,808.08 and 1,237.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.78, 2,808.08 and 1,237.99 is: 1,708.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.78 : 2,808.08 = 1,237.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.78/2,808.08 = 1,237.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.78x = 2,808.08 × 1,237.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.78x = 3,476,374.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,476,374.96/2,034.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.48

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