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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.97, 3,037.46 and 1,158.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.97, 3,037.46 and 1,158.67 is: 1,738.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.97 : 3,037.46 = 1,158.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.97/3,037.46 = 1,158.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.97x = 3,037.46 × 1,158.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.97x = 3,519,413.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519,413.78/2,024.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.01

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