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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.98, 4,171.85 and 1,962.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.98, 4,171.85 and 1,962.36 is: 2,706.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.98 : 4,171.85 = 1,962.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.98/4,171.85 = 1,962.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.98x = 4,171.85 × 1,962.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.98x = 8,186,661.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,186,661.75/3,024.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,706.36

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