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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.26, 3,040.95 and 1,203.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.26, 3,040.95 and 1,203.07 is: 1,807.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.26 : 3,040.95 = 1,203.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.26/3,040.95 = 1,203.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.26x = 3,040.95 × 1,203.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.26x = 3,658,475.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658,475.72/2,024.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.32

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