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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.80, 3,252.40 and 2,024.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.80, 3,252.40 and 2,024.96 is: 3,021.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.80 : 3,252.40 = 2,024.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.80/3,252.40 = 2,024.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.80x = 3,252.40 × 2,024.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.80x = 6,585,958.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,585,958.58/2,179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.36

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