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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.76, 4,541.63 and 1,383.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.76, 4,541.63 and 1,383.86 is: 2,075.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.76 : 4,541.63 = 1,383.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.76/4,541.63 = 1,383.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.76x = 4,541.63 × 1,383.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.76x = 6,284,980.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,284,980.09/3,027.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.79

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