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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.29, 3,031.53 and 1,155.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.29, 3,031.53 and 1,155.97 is: 1,731.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.29 : 3,031.53 = 1,155.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.29/3,031.53 = 1,155.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.29x = 3,031.53 × 1,155.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.29x = 3,504,357.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,357.73/2,024.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.15

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