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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.13, 4,176.26 and 1,681.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.13, 4,176.26 and 1,681.94 is: 2,321.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.13 : 4,176.26 = 1,681.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.13/4,176.26 = 1,681.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.13x = 4,176.26 × 1,681.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.13x = 7,024,189.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,024,189.45/3,026.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.18

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