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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.11, 3,034.09 and 1,536.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.11, 3,034.09 and 1,536.13 is: 2,302.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.11 : 3,034.09 = 1,536.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.11/3,034.09 = 1,536.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.11x = 3,034.09 × 1,536.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.11x = 4,660,756.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,660,756.67/2,024.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.62

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