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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.53, 3,036.80 and 1,158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.53, 3,036.80 and 1,158.24 is: 1,737.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.53 : 3,036.80 = 1,158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.53/3,036.80 = 1,158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.53x = 3,036.80 × 1,158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.53x = 3,517,343.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,517,343.23/2,024.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.36

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