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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.95, 3,031.35 and 1,202.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.95, 3,031.35 and 1,202.80 is: 1,800.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.95 : 3,031.35 = 1,202.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.95/3,031.35 = 1,202.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.95x = 3,031.35 × 1,202.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.95x = 3,646,107.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,646,107.78/2,024.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.59

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