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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.89, 3,038.73 and 1,331.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.89, 3,038.73 and 1,331.89 is: 1,998.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.89 : 3,038.73 = 1,331.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.89/3,038.73 = 1,331.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.89x = 3,038.73 × 1,331.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.89x = 4,047,254.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,047,254.10/2,024.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.75

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