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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,143.66, 4,335.78 and 2,024.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,143.66, 4,335.78 and 2,024.84 is: 2,792.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,143.66 : 4,335.78 = 2,024.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,143.66/4,335.78 = 2,024.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,143.66x = 4,335.78 × 2,024.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,143.66x = 8,779,260.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,779,260.78/3,143.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,792.69

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