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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.52, 3,038.15 and 1,100.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.52, 3,038.15 and 1,100.35 is: 1,651.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.52 : 3,038.15 = 1,100.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.52/3,038.15 = 1,100.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.52x = 3,038.15 × 1,100.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.52x = 3,343,028.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,028.35/2,024.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.27

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