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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,493.05, 5,230.93 and 2,027.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,493.05, 5,230.93 and 2,027.76 is: 3,036.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,493.05 : 5,230.93 = 2,027.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,493.05/5,230.93 = 2,027.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,493.05x = 5,230.93 × 2,027.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,493.05x = 10,607,070.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,607,070.62/3,493.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.62

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