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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.20, 3,024.60 and 1,848.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.20, 3,024.60 and 1,848.40 is: 2,766.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.20 : 3,024.60 = 1,848.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.20/3,024.60 = 1,848.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.20x = 3,024.60 × 1,848.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.20x = 5,590,670.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,590,670.64/2,021.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.02

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