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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.89, 4,540.74 and 1,383.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.89, 4,540.74 and 1,383.94 is: 2,076.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.89 : 4,540.74 = 1,383.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.89/4,540.74 = 1,383.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.89x = 4,540.74 × 1,383.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.89x = 6,284,111.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,284,111.72/3,026.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.10

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