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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.20, 3,039 and 1,368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.20, 3,039 and 1,368.28 is: 2,054.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.20 : 3,039 = 1,368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.20/3,039 = 1,368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.20x = 3,039 × 1,368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.20x = 4,158,202.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,158,202.92/2,024.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.25

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