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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.08, 4,537.17 and 2,039.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.08, 4,537.17 and 2,039.89 is: 3,058.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.08 : 4,537.17 = 2,039.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.08/4,537.17 = 2,039.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.08x = 4,537.17 × 2,039.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.08x = 9,255,327.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,255,327.71/3,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.52

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