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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.68, 4,156.44 and 2,824.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.68, 4,156.44 and 2,824.82 is: 3,885.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.68 : 4,156.44 = 2,824.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.68/4,156.44 = 2,824.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.68x = 4,156.44 × 2,824.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.68x = 11,741,194.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,741,194.84/3,021.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,885.65

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