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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.08, 3,030.29 and 1,188.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.08, 3,030.29 and 1,188.61 is: 1,779.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.08 : 3,030.29 = 1,188.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.08/3,030.29 = 1,188.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.08x = 3,030.29 × 1,188.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.08x = 3,601,811.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601,811.90/2,024.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.49

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