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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.98, 4,538.87 and 1,382.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.98, 4,538.87 and 1,382.03 is: 2,073.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.98 : 4,538.87 = 1,382.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.98/4,538.87 = 1,382.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.98x = 4,538.87 × 1,382.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.98x = 6,272,854.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,272,854.51/3,024.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.68

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