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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.98, 2,791.18 and 1,582.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.98, 2,791.18 and 1,582.11 is: 2,180.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.98 : 2,791.18 = 1,582.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.98/2,791.18 = 1,582.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.98x = 2,791.18 × 1,582.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.98x = 4,415,953.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,415,953.79/2,024.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.74

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