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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.21, 3,029.96 and 1,395.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.21, 3,029.96 and 1,395.82 is: 2,089.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.21 : 3,029.96 = 1,395.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.21/3,029.96 = 1,395.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.21x = 3,029.96 × 1,395.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.21x = 4,229,274.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,229,274.68/2,024.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.34

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