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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,824.37, 4,232.45 and 2,004.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,824.37, 4,232.45 and 2,004.24 is: 3,003.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,824.37 : 4,232.45 = 2,004.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,824.37/4,232.45 = 2,004.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,824.37x = 4,232.45 × 2,004.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,824.37x = 8,482,850.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,482,850.60/2,824.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.45

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