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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.49, 4,177.05 and 2,521.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.49, 4,177.05 and 2,521.54 is: 3,480.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.49 : 4,177.05 = 2,521.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.49/4,177.05 = 2,521.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.49x = 4,177.05 × 2,521.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.49x = 10,532,623.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,532,623.90/3,026.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.14

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