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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.69, 3,171.43 and 2,024.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.69, 3,171.43 and 2,024.13 is: 3,015.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.69 : 3,171.43 = 2,024.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.69/3,171.43 = 2,024.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.69x = 3,171.43 × 2,024.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.69x = 6,419,386.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,419,386.61/2,128.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.65

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