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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.44, 4,877.63 and 2,027.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.44, 4,877.63 and 2,027.43 is: 3,033.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.44 : 4,877.63 = 2,027.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.44/4,877.63 = 2,027.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.44x = 4,877.63 × 2,027.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.44x = 9,889,043.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,889,043.25/3,259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.97

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