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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.76, 3,036.51 and 1,202.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.76, 3,036.51 and 1,202.79 is: 1,803.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.76 : 3,036.51 = 1,202.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.76/3,036.51 = 1,202.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.76x = 3,036.51 × 1,202.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.76x = 3,652,283.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,652,283.86/2,024.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.81

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