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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.21, 2,881.41 and 2,024.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.21, 2,881.41 and 2,024.39 is: 2,773.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.21 : 2,881.41 = 2,024.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.21/2,881.41 = 2,024.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.21x = 2,881.41 × 2,024.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.21x = 5,833,078.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,833,078.12/2,103.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.42

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