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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.15, 4,514.85 and 2,659.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.15, 4,514.85 and 2,659.38 is: 3,966.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.15 : 4,514.85 = 2,659.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.15/4,514.85 = 2,659.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.15x = 4,514.85 × 2,659.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.15x = 12,006,701.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,006,701.79/3,027.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.34

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