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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.36, 4,175.33 and 1,891.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.36, 4,175.33 and 1,891.26 is: 2,609.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.36 : 4,175.33 = 1,891.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.36/4,175.33 = 1,891.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.36x = 4,175.33 × 1,891.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.36x = 7,896,618.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,896,618.47/3,026.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.28

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