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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.32, 3,029.62 and 1,244.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.32, 3,029.62 and 1,244.81 is: 1,863.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.32 : 3,029.62 = 1,244.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.32/3,029.62 = 1,244.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.32x = 3,029.62 × 1,244.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.32x = 3,771,310.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771,310.91/2,024.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.00

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