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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.96, 3,036.32 and 1,159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.96, 3,036.32 and 1,159.92 is: 1,739.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.96 : 3,036.32 = 1,159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.96/3,036.32 = 1,159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.96x = 3,036.32 × 1,159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.96x = 3,521,888.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,521,888.29/2,024.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.24

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