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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.02, 3,035.49 and 869.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.02, 3,035.49 and 869.50 is: 1,304.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.02 : 3,035.49 = 869.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.02/3,035.49 = 869.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.02x = 3,035.49 × 869.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.02x = 2,639,358.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,358.56/2,024.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.02

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