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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.40, 4,268.31 and 2,024.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.40, 4,268.31 and 2,024.92 is: 3,041.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.40 : 4,268.31 = 2,024.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.40/4,268.31 = 2,024.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.40x = 4,268.31 × 2,024.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.40x = 8,642,986.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,642,986.29/2,841.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.81

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