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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.41, 3,192.72 and 2,024.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.41, 3,192.72 and 2,024.17 is: 2,786.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.41 : 3,192.72 = 2,024.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.41/3,192.72 = 2,024.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.41x = 3,192.72 × 2,024.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.41x = 6,462,608.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,462,608.04/2,319.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.32

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