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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.63, 4,539.96 and 1,362.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.63, 4,539.96 and 1,362.27 is: 2,042.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.63 : 4,539.96 = 1,362.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.63/4,539.96 = 1,362.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.63x = 4,539.96 × 1,362.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.63x = 6,184,651.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,184,651.31/3,027.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.74

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