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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,090.50, 4,263.41 and 2,027.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,090.50, 4,263.41 and 2,027.83 is: 2,797.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,090.50 : 4,263.41 = 2,027.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,090.50/4,263.41 = 2,027.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,090.50x = 4,263.41 × 2,027.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,090.50x = 8,645,449.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,645,449.90/3,090.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.43

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