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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.86, 4,505.78 and 2,026.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.86, 4,505.78 and 2,026.81 is: 3,041.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.86 : 4,505.78 = 2,026.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.86/4,505.78 = 2,026.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.86x = 4,505.78 × 2,026.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.86x = 9,132,359.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,132,359.96/3,002.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.22

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