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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,141.80, 4,335.77 and 2,024.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,141.80, 4,335.77 and 2,024.90 is: 2,794.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,141.80 : 4,335.77 = 2,024.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,141.80/4,335.77 = 2,024.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,141.80x = 4,335.77 × 2,024.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,141.80x = 8,779,500.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,779,500.67/3,141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,794.42

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