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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.82, 3,037.14 and 1,159.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.82, 3,037.14 and 1,159.74 is: 1,739.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.82 : 3,037.14 = 1,159.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.82/3,037.14 = 1,159.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.82x = 3,037.14 × 1,159.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.82x = 3,522,292.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522,292.74/2,024.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.56

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