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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.52, 4,527.12 and 2,097.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.52, 4,527.12 and 2,097.12 is: 3,140.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.52 : 4,527.12 = 2,097.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.52/4,527.12 = 2,097.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.52x = 4,527.12 × 2,097.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.52x = 9,493,913.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,493,913.89/3,023.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.02

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