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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.99, 3,552.80 and 2,024.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.99, 3,552.80 and 2,024.55 is: 3,037.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.99 : 3,552.80 = 2,024.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.99/3,552.80 = 2,024.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.99x = 3,552.80 × 2,024.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.99x = 7,192,811.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,192,811.12/2,367.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.52

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