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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.42, 4,939.77 and 2,027.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.42, 4,939.77 and 2,027.38 is: 3,041.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.42 : 4,939.77 = 2,027.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.42/4,939.77 = 2,027.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.42x = 4,939.77 × 2,027.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.42x = 10,014,790.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,014,790.90/3,292.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.77

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