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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.12, 3,723.48 and 2,024.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.12, 3,723.48 and 2,024.28 is: 3,037.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.12 : 3,723.48 = 2,024.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.12/3,723.48 = 2,024.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.12x = 3,723.48 × 2,024.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.12x = 7,537,366.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,537,366.09/2,481.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.89

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