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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.19, 3,204.45 and 2,004.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.19, 3,204.45 and 2,004.24 is: 2,763.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.19 : 3,204.45 = 2,004.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.19/3,204.45 = 2,004.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.19x = 3,204.45 × 2,004.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.19x = 6,422,486.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,422,486.87/2,324.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.32

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