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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.04, 3,096.90 and 1,024.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.04, 3,096.90 and 1,024.60 is: 1,537.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.04 : 3,096.90 = 1,024.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.04/3,096.90 = 1,024.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.04x = 3,096.90 × 1,024.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.04x = 3,173,083.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,083.74/2,064.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.32

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