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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.49, 4,262.99 and 2,024.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.49, 4,262.99 and 2,024.94 is: 3,037.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.49 : 4,262.99 = 2,024.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.49/4,262.99 = 2,024.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.49x = 4,262.99 × 2,024.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.49x = 8,632,298.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,632,298.97/2,841.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.95

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