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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.85, 4,538.93 and 1,383.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.85, 4,538.93 and 1,383.90 is: 2,075.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.85 : 4,538.93 = 1,383.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.85/4,538.93 = 1,383.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.85x = 4,538.93 × 1,383.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.85x = 6,281,418.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,281,418.31/3,026.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.23

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