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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.32, 3,875.52 and 2,024.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.32, 3,875.52 and 2,024.88 is: 2,790.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.32 : 3,875.52 = 2,024.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.32/3,875.52 = 2,024.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.32x = 3,875.52 × 2,024.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.32x = 7,847,462.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,847,462.94/2,812.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,790.39

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