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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.24, 4,495.90 and 2,024.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.24, 4,495.90 and 2,024.08 is: 3,036.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.24 : 4,495.90 = 2,024.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.24/4,495.90 = 2,024.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.24x = 4,495.90 × 2,024.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.24x = 9,100,061.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,100,061.27/2,997.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.15

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