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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926.53, 4,035.42 and 2,261.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926.53, 4,035.42 and 2,261.93 is: 3,118.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926.53 : 4,035.42 = 2,261.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926.53/4,035.42 = 2,261.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926.53x = 4,035.42 × 2,261.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926.53x = 9,127,817.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,127,817.38/2,926.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.99

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