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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.92, 4,534.84 and 2,102.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.92, 4,534.84 and 2,102.24 is: 3,151.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.92 : 4,534.84 = 2,102.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.92/4,534.84 = 2,102.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.92x = 4,534.84 × 2,102.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.92x = 9,533,322.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,533,322.04/3,024.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.59

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