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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,203.47, 4,421.51 and 2,024.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,203.47, 4,421.51 and 2,024.32 is: 2,794.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,203.47 : 4,421.51 = 2,024.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,203.47/4,421.51 = 2,024.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,203.47x = 4,421.51 × 2,024.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,203.47x = 8,950,551.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,950,551.12/3,203.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,794.02

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