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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.79, 3,036.75 and 854.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.79, 3,036.75 and 854.34 is: 1,281.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.79 : 3,036.75 = 854.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.79/3,036.75 = 854.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.79x = 3,036.75 × 854.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.79x = 2,594,417.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594,417.00/2,024.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.33

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