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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,146.43, 4,339.60 and 2,027.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,146.43, 4,339.60 and 2,027.49 is: 2,796.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,146.43 : 4,339.60 = 2,027.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,146.43/4,339.60 = 2,027.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,146.43x = 4,339.60 × 2,027.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,146.43x = 8,798,495.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,798,495.60/3,146.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.34

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