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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.40, 4,357.16 and 2,026.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.40, 4,357.16 and 2,026.32 is: 3,037.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.40 : 4,357.16 = 2,026.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.40/4,357.16 = 2,026.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.40x = 4,357.16 × 2,026.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.40x = 8,828,990.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,828,990.32/2,906.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.78

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