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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.16, 2,791.44 and 1,875.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.16, 2,791.44 and 1,875.12 is: 2,585.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.16 : 2,791.44 = 1,875.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.16/2,791.44 = 1,875.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.16x = 2,791.44 × 1,875.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.16x = 5,234,284.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,234,284.97/2,024.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.90

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