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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.31, 4,170.04 and 2,624.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.31, 4,170.04 and 2,624.19 is: 3,619.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.31 : 4,170.04 = 2,624.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.31/4,170.04 = 2,624.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.31x = 4,170.04 × 2,624.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.31x = 10,942,977.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,942,977.27/3,023.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.54

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