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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,199.63, 4,798.54 and 2,027.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,199.63, 4,798.54 and 2,027.87 is: 3,041.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,199.63 : 4,798.54 = 2,027.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,199.63/4,798.54 = 2,027.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,199.63x = 4,798.54 × 2,027.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,199.63x = 9,730,815.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,730,815.31/3,199.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.23

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