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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.33, 2,808.96 and 1,238.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.33, 2,808.96 and 1,238.71 is: 1,709.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.33 : 2,808.96 = 1,238.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.33/2,808.96 = 1,238.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.33x = 2,808.96 × 1,238.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.33x = 3,479,479.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479,479.82/2,035.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.54

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