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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.66, 4,538.45 and 1,384.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.66, 4,538.45 and 1,384.36 is: 2,075.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.66 : 4,538.45 = 1,384.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.66/4,538.45 = 1,384.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.66x = 4,538.45 × 1,384.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.66x = 6,282,840.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,282,840.76/3,026.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.84

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