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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.68, 3,034.14 and 999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.68, 3,034.14 and 999.40 is: 1,497.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.68 : 3,034.14 = 999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.68/3,034.14 = 999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.68x = 3,034.14 × 999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.68x = 3,032,319.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,319.52/2,024.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.68

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