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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.89, 3,724.11 and 2,024.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.89, 3,724.11 and 2,024.91 is: 3,038.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.89 : 3,724.11 = 2,024.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.89/3,724.11 = 2,024.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.89x = 3,724.11 × 2,024.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.89x = 7,540,987.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,540,987.58/2,481.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.41

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