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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.88, 3,030.84 and 1,438.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.88, 3,030.84 and 1,438.44 is: 2,153.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.88 : 3,030.84 = 1,438.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.88/3,030.84 = 1,438.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.88x = 3,030.84 × 1,438.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.88x = 4,359,681.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,359,681.49/2,024.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.06

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