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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.46, 3,033.84 and 1,611.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.46, 3,033.84 and 1,611.76 is: 2,415.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.46 : 3,033.84 = 1,611.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.46/3,033.84 = 1,611.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.46x = 3,033.84 × 1,611.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.46x = 4,889,821.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,889,821.96/2,024.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.37

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