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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.47, 4,536.08 and 1,855.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.47, 4,536.08 and 1,855.02 is: 2,779.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.47 : 4,536.08 = 1,855.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.47/4,536.08 = 1,855.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.47x = 4,536.08 × 1,855.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.47x = 8,414,509.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,414,509.85/3,027.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.39

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