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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.39, 3,033.55 and 1,817.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.39, 3,033.55 and 1,817.84 is: 2,724.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.39 : 3,033.55 = 1,817.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.39/3,033.55 = 1,817.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.39x = 3,033.55 × 1,817.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.39x = 5,514,518.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,514,518.39/2,024.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,724.04

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