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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.48, 4,419.39 and 2,024.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.48, 4,419.39 and 2,024.52 is: 2,793.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.48 : 4,419.39 = 2,024.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.48/4,419.39 = 2,024.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.48x = 4,419.39 × 2,024.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.48x = 8,947,143.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,947,143.44/3,202.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,793.82

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