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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.60, 4,427.39 and 2,024.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.60, 4,427.39 and 2,024.34 is: 3,036.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.60 : 4,427.39 = 2,024.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.60/4,427.39 = 2,024.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.60x = 4,427.39 × 2,024.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.60x = 8,962,557.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,962,557.99/2,951.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.51

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