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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.15, 3,033.72 and 1,611.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.15, 3,033.72 and 1,611.59 is: 2,415.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.15 : 3,033.72 = 1,611.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.15/3,033.72 = 1,611.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.15x = 3,033.72 × 1,611.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.15x = 4,889,097.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,889,097.65/2,024.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.39

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