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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.38, 4,538.97 and 2,149.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.38, 4,538.97 and 2,149.84 is: 3,223.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.38 : 4,538.97 = 2,149.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.38/4,538.97 = 2,149.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.38x = 4,538.97 × 2,149.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.38x = 9,758,064.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,758,064.94/3,027.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.28

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