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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788.88, 4,183.32 and 2,024.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,788.88, 4,183.32 and 2,024.24 is: 3,036.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,788.88 : 4,183.32 = 2,024.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,788.88/4,183.32 = 2,024.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,788.88x = 4,183.32 × 2,024.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,788.88x = 8,468,043.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,468,043.68/2,788.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.36

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