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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.43, 4,539.65 and 1,382.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.43, 4,539.65 and 1,382.94 is: 2,074.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.43 : 4,539.65 = 1,382.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.43/4,539.65 = 1,382.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.43x = 4,539.65 × 1,382.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.43x = 6,278,056.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,278,056.66/3,026.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.41

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