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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.24, 3,063.65 and 1,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.24, 3,063.65 and 1,002.20 is: 1,503.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.24 : 3,063.65 = 1,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.24/3,063.65 = 1,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.24x = 3,063.65 × 1,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.24x = 3,070,369.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070,369.70/2,042.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.44

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