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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.06, 4,131.62 and 2,024.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.06, 4,131.62 and 2,024.60 is: 3,038.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.06 : 4,131.62 = 2,024.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.06/4,131.62 = 2,024.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.06x = 4,131.62 × 2,024.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.06x = 8,364,877.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,364,877.85/2,753.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.39

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