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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.99, 3,037.31 and 854.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.99, 3,037.31 and 854.47 is: 1,281.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.99 : 3,037.31 = 854.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.99/3,037.31 = 854.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.99x = 3,037.31 × 854.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.99x = 2,595,290.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595,290.28/2,024.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.63

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