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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,765.48, 4,140.86 and 2,024.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,765.48, 4,140.86 and 2,024.60 is: 3,031.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,765.48 : 4,140.86 = 2,024.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,765.48/4,140.86 = 2,024.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,765.48x = 4,140.86 × 2,024.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,765.48x = 8,383,554.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,383,554.33/2,765.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.51

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