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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.30, 3,032.40 and 1,157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.30, 3,032.40 and 1,157.60 is: 1,734.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.30 : 3,032.40 = 1,157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.30/3,032.40 = 1,157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.30x = 3,032.40 × 1,157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.30x = 3,510,306.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,510,306.24/2,024.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.08

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