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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926.49, 4,046.33 and 2,557.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926.49, 4,046.33 and 2,557.43 is: 3,536.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926.49 : 4,046.33 = 2,557.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926.49/4,046.33 = 2,557.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926.49x = 4,046.33 × 2,557.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926.49x = 10,348,205.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,348,205.73/2,926.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.05

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