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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.97, 3,035.96 and 854.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.97, 3,035.96 and 854.92 is: 1,281.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.97 : 3,035.96 = 854.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.97/3,035.96 = 854.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.97x = 3,035.96 × 854.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.97x = 2,595,502.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595,502.92/2,024.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.75

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