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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.08, 4,141.34 and 2,026.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.08, 4,141.34 and 2,026.60 is: 3,041.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.08 : 4,141.34 = 2,026.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.08/4,141.34 = 2,026.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.08x = 4,141.34 × 2,026.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.08x = 8,392,839.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,392,839.64/2,759.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.90

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