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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.72, 4,599.33 and 2,024.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.72, 4,599.33 and 2,024.58 is: 3,039.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.72 : 4,599.33 = 2,024.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.72/4,599.33 = 2,024.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.72x = 4,599.33 × 2,024.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.72x = 9,311,711.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,311,711.53/3,063.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.35

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