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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.86, 3,038.94 and 1,051.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.86, 3,038.94 and 1,051.24 is: 1,577.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.86 : 3,038.94 = 1,051.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.86/3,038.94 = 1,051.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.86x = 3,038.94 × 1,051.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.86x = 3,194,655.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,655.29/2,024.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.72

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