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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.24, 2,960.12 and 2,029.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.24, 2,960.12 and 2,029.77 is: 2,802.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.24 : 2,960.12 = 2,029.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.24/2,960.12 = 2,029.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.24x = 2,960.12 × 2,029.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.24x = 6,008,352.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,008,352.62/2,144.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.10

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