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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.40, 2,809.08 and 1,238.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.40, 2,809.08 and 1,238.76 is: 1,709.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.40 : 2,809.08 = 1,238.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.40/2,809.08 = 1,238.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.40x = 2,809.08 × 1,238.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.40x = 3,479,775.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479,775.94/2,035.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.63

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