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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.04, 2,791.95 and 1,316.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.04, 2,791.95 and 1,316.82 is: 1,816.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.04 : 2,791.95 = 1,316.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.04/2,791.95 = 1,316.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.04x = 2,791.95 × 1,316.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.04x = 3,676,495.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,676,495.60/2,024.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.41

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