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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.44, 4,533.36 and 1,461.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.44, 4,533.36 and 1,461.79 is: 2,189.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.44 : 4,533.36 = 1,461.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.44/4,533.36 = 1,461.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.44x = 4,533.36 × 1,461.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.44x = 6,626,820.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,626,820.31/3,026.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,189.64

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