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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.39, 3,924.43 and 2,032.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.39, 3,924.43 and 2,032.69 is: 3,039.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.39 : 3,924.43 = 2,032.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.39/3,924.43 = 2,032.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.39x = 3,924.43 × 2,032.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.39x = 7,977,139.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,977,139.81/2,624.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.61

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