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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.92, 4,883.58 and 2,027.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.92, 4,883.58 and 2,027.82 is: 3,037.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.92 : 4,883.58 = 2,027.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.92/4,883.58 = 2,027.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.92x = 4,883.58 × 2,027.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.92x = 9,903,021.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,903,021.20/3,259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.81

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