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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.82, 4,543.68 and 1,296.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.82, 4,543.68 and 1,296.46 is: 1,945.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.82 : 4,543.68 = 1,296.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.82/4,543.68 = 1,296.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.82x = 4,543.68 × 1,296.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.82x = 5,890,699.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,890,699.37/3,027.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.52

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