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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.62, 4,538.70 and 2,103.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.62, 4,538.70 and 2,103.61 is: 3,153.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.62 : 4,538.70 = 2,103.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.62/4,538.70 = 2,103.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.62x = 4,538.70 × 2,103.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.62x = 9,547,654.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,547,654.71/3,027.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.52

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