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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.48, 3,035.50 and 1,373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.48, 3,035.50 and 1,373.24 is: 2,059.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.48 : 3,035.50 = 1,373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.48/3,035.50 = 1,373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.48x = 3,035.50 × 1,373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.48x = 4,168,470.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,168,470.02/2,024.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.03

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