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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.90, 3,035.52 and 1,408.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.90, 3,035.52 and 1,408.90 is: 2,112.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.90 : 3,035.52 = 1,408.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.90/3,035.52 = 1,408.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.90x = 3,035.52 × 1,408.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.90x = 4,276,744.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,276,744.13/2,024.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.08

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