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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,138.27, 4,328.93 and 2,076.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,138.27, 4,328.93 and 2,076.06 is: 2,863.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,138.27 : 4,328.93 = 2,076.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,138.27/4,328.93 = 2,076.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,138.27x = 4,328.93 × 2,076.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,138.27x = 8,987,118.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,987,118.42/3,138.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,863.72

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