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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.74, 3,029.82 and 1,976.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.74, 3,029.82 and 1,976.14 is: 2,957.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.74 : 3,029.82 = 1,976.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.74/3,029.82 = 1,976.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.74x = 3,029.82 × 1,976.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.74x = 5,987,348.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,987,348.49/2,024.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,957.09

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