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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.38, 4,537.56 and 2,038.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.38, 4,537.56 and 2,038.10 is: 3,054.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.38 : 4,537.56 = 2,038.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.38/4,537.56 = 2,038.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.38x = 4,537.56 × 2,038.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.38x = 9,248,001.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,248,001.04/3,027.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.79

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