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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.80, 3,042.44 and 2,002.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.80, 3,042.44 and 2,002.24 is: 2,990.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.80 : 3,042.44 = 2,002.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.80/3,042.44 = 2,002.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.80x = 3,042.44 × 2,002.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.80x = 6,091,695.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,091,695.07/2,036.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,990.82

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