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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.32, 3,701.52 and 2,026.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.32, 3,701.52 and 2,026.92 is: 3,044.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.32 : 3,701.52 = 2,026.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.32/3,701.52 = 2,026.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.32x = 3,701.52 × 2,026.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.32x = 7,502,684.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,502,684.92/2,464.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.53

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