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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.33, 4,598.73 and 2,024.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.33, 4,598.73 and 2,024.22 is: 3,038.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.33 : 4,598.73 = 2,024.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.33/4,598.73 = 2,024.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.33x = 4,598.73 × 2,024.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.33x = 9,308,841.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,308,841.24/3,063.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.80

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