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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.07, 3,033.86 and 854.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.07, 3,033.86 and 854.88 is: 1,281.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.07 : 3,033.86 = 854.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.07/3,033.86 = 854.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.07x = 3,033.86 × 854.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.07x = 2,593,581.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,581.96/2,024.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.37

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