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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.77, 3,038.33 and 854.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.77, 3,038.33 and 854.70 is: 1,282.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.77 : 3,038.33 = 854.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.77/3,038.33 = 854.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.77x = 3,038.33 × 854.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.77x = 2,596,860.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596,860.65/2,024.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.55

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