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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.12, 3,339.96 and 2,026.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.12, 3,339.96 and 2,026.46 is: 2,796.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.12 : 3,339.96 = 2,026.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.12/3,339.96 = 2,026.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.12x = 3,339.96 × 2,026.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.12x = 6,768,295.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,768,295.34/2,420.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.68

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