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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.81, 3,037.13 and 2,002.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.81, 3,037.13 and 2,002.85 is: 3,004.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.81 : 3,037.13 = 2,002.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.81/3,037.13 = 2,002.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.81x = 3,037.13 × 2,002.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.81x = 6,082,905.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,082,905.81/2,024.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.19

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