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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.24, 3,035.96 and 1,291.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.24, 3,035.96 and 1,291.64 is: 1,937.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.24 : 3,035.96 = 1,291.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.24/3,035.96 = 1,291.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.24x = 3,035.96 × 1,291.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.24x = 3,921,367.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,921,367.37/2,024.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.20

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