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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.24, 2,852.10 and 1,238.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.24, 2,852.10 and 1,238.76 is: 1,709.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.24 : 2,852.10 = 1,238.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.24/2,852.10 = 1,238.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.24x = 2,852.10 × 1,238.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.24x = 3,533,067.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,533,067.40/2,067.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.07

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