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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.96, 3,773.46 and 2,024.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.96, 3,773.46 and 2,024.06 is: 3,030.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.96 : 3,773.46 = 2,024.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.96/3,773.46 = 2,024.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.96x = 3,773.46 × 2,024.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.96x = 7,637,709.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,637,709.45/2,519.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.89

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