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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.72, 4,170.48 and 2,184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.72, 4,170.48 and 2,184.08 is: 3,011.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.72 : 4,170.48 = 2,184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.72/4,170.48 = 2,184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.72x = 4,170.48 × 2,184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.72x = 9,108,661.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,108,661.96/3,024.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.41

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