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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.57, 3,036.85 and 1,158.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.57, 3,036.85 and 1,158.27 is: 1,737.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.57 : 3,036.85 = 1,158.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.57/3,036.85 = 1,158.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.57x = 3,036.85 × 1,158.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.57x = 3,517,486.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,517,486.46/2,024.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.40

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