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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.06, 3,679.08 and 2,026.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.06, 3,679.08 and 2,026.14 is: 3,033.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.06 : 3,679.08 = 2,026.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.06/3,679.08 = 2,026.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.06x = 3,679.08 × 2,026.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.06x = 7,454,331.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,454,331.15/2,457.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.84

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