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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.35, 4,533.14 and 1,384.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.35, 4,533.14 and 1,384.28 is: 2,073.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.35 : 4,533.14 = 1,384.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.35/4,533.14 = 1,384.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.35x = 4,533.14 × 1,384.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.35x = 6,275,135.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,275,135.04/3,026.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.50

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