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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.98, 3,287.47 and 2,024.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.98, 3,287.47 and 2,024.88 is: 3,020.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.98 : 3,287.47 = 2,024.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.98/3,287.47 = 2,024.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.98x = 3,287.47 × 2,024.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.98x = 6,656,732.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,656,732.25/2,203.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.32

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