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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.24, 2,846.58 and 1,234.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.24, 2,846.58 and 1,234.76 is: 1,703.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.24 : 2,846.58 = 1,234.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.24/2,846.58 = 1,234.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.24x = 2,846.58 × 1,234.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.24x = 3,514,843.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,514,843.12/2,063.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.56

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