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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.37, 3,036.65 and 1,207.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.37, 3,036.65 and 1,207.89 is: 1,811.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.37 : 3,036.65 = 1,207.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.37/3,036.65 = 1,207.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.37x = 3,036.65 × 1,207.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.37x = 3,667,939.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,939.17/2,024.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.89

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