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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.15, 3,036.24 and 853.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.15, 3,036.24 and 853.83 is: 1,280.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.15 : 3,036.24 = 853.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.15/3,036.24 = 853.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.15x = 3,036.24 × 853.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.15x = 2,592,432.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,432.80/2,024.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.75

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