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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.20, 4,060.60 and 2,024.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.20, 4,060.60 and 2,024.40 is: 3,034.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.20 : 4,060.60 = 2,024.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.20/4,060.60 = 2,024.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.20x = 4,060.60 × 2,024.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.20x = 8,220,278.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,220,278.64/2,709.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.21

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