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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.38, 4,169.94 and 2,078.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.38, 4,169.94 and 2,078.30 is: 2,865.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.38 : 4,169.94 = 2,078.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.38/4,169.94 = 2,078.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.38x = 4,169.94 × 2,078.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.38x = 8,666,386.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,666,386.30/3,024.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,865.51

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