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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.62, 4,097.49 and 2,026.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.62, 4,097.49 and 2,026.10 is: 2,795.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.62 : 4,097.49 = 2,026.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.62/4,097.49 = 2,026.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.62x = 4,097.49 × 2,026.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.62x = 8,301,924.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,301,924.49/2,969.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,795.62

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