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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.89, 4,137.90 and 2,326.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.89, 4,137.90 and 2,326.63 is: 3,206.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.89 : 4,137.90 = 2,326.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.89/4,137.90 = 2,326.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.89x = 4,137.90 × 2,326.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.89x = 9,627,362.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,627,362.28/3,002.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.03

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