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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.31, 2,792.30 and 1,551.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.31, 2,792.30 and 1,551.45 is: 2,140.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.31 : 2,792.30 = 1,551.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.31/2,792.30 = 1,551.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.31x = 2,792.30 × 1,551.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.31x = 4,332,106.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,332,106.08/2,024.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.04

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