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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.66, 3,024.21 and 1,324.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.66, 3,024.21 and 1,324.14 is: 1,982.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.66 : 3,024.21 = 1,324.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.66/3,024.21 = 1,324.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.66x = 3,024.21 × 1,324.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.66x = 4,004,477.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004,477.43/2,019.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.75

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