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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.29, 3,650.07 and 2,024.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.29, 3,650.07 and 2,024.34 is: 3,040.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.29 : 3,650.07 = 2,024.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.29/3,650.07 = 2,024.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.29x = 3,650.07 × 2,024.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.29x = 7,388,982.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,388,982.70/2,430.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.38

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