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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.53, 4,017.40 and 2,026.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.53, 4,017.40 and 2,026.62 is: 2,797.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.53 : 4,017.40 = 2,026.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.53/4,017.40 = 2,026.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.53x = 4,017.40 × 2,026.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.53x = 8,141,738.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,141,738.12/2,910.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.34

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