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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.30, 3,254.63 and 2,026.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.30, 3,254.63 and 2,026.46 is: 3,023.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.30 : 3,254.63 = 2,026.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.30/3,254.63 = 2,026.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.30x = 3,254.63 × 2,026.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.30x = 6,595,366.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,595,366.30/2,181.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.59

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