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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.26, 4,514.79 and 2,743.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.26, 4,514.79 and 2,743.32 is: 4,092.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.26 : 4,514.79 = 2,743.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.26/4,514.79 = 2,743.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.26x = 4,514.79 × 2,743.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.26x = 12,385,500.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,385,500.09/3,026.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.67

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