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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.26, 4,538.96 and 1,382.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.26, 4,538.96 and 1,382.38 is: 2,073.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.26 : 4,538.96 = 1,382.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.26/4,538.96 = 1,382.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.26x = 4,538.96 × 1,382.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.26x = 6,274,567.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,274,567.52/3,026.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.37

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