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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.18, 3,036.84 and 774.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.18, 3,036.84 and 774.62 is: 1,162.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.18 : 3,036.84 = 774.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.18/3,036.84 = 774.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.18x = 3,036.84 × 774.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.18x = 2,352,397.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,397.00/2,024.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.15

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