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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.44, 3,024.87 and 2,009.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.44, 3,024.87 and 2,009.97 is: 2,997.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.44 : 3,024.87 = 2,009.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.44/3,024.87 = 2,009.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.44x = 3,024.87 × 2,009.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.44x = 6,079,890.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,079,890.42/2,028.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,997.32

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