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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.62, 4,527.33 and 2,138.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.62, 4,527.33 and 2,138.28 is: 3,212.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.62 : 4,527.33 = 2,138.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.62/4,527.33 = 2,138.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.62x = 4,527.33 × 2,138.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.62x = 9,680,699.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,680,699.19/3,013.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.32

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