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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.24, 4,217.60 and 2,021.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.24, 4,217.60 and 2,021.52 is: 3,032.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.24 : 4,217.60 = 2,021.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.24/4,217.60 = 2,021.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.24x = 4,217.60 × 2,021.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.24x = 8,525,962.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,525,962.75/2,811.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.81

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