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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.68, 3,037.98 and 1,204.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.68, 3,037.98 and 1,204.57 is: 1,807.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.68 : 3,037.98 = 1,204.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.68/3,037.98 = 1,204.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.68x = 3,037.98 × 1,204.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.68x = 3,659,459.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,459.57/2,024.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.43

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