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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.82, 4,534.15 and 1,381.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.82, 4,534.15 and 1,381.10 is: 2,068.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.82 : 4,534.15 = 1,381.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.82/4,534.15 = 1,381.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.82x = 4,534.15 × 1,381.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.82x = 6,262,114.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,262,114.57/3,026.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.88

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