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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.49, 4,265.99 and 2,026.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.49, 4,265.99 and 2,026.94 is: 3,040.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.49 : 4,265.99 = 2,026.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.49/4,265.99 = 2,026.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.49x = 4,265.99 × 2,026.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.49x = 8,646,874.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,646,874.31/2,843.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.94

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