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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,411.28, 5,118.36 and 2,027.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,411.28, 5,118.36 and 2,027.26 is: 3,041.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,411.28 : 5,118.36 = 2,027.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,411.28/5,118.36 = 2,027.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,411.28x = 5,118.36 × 2,027.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,411.28x = 10,376,246.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,376,246.49/3,411.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.75

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