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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.57, 4,180.19 and 2,423.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.57, 4,180.19 and 2,423.01 is: 3,346.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.57 : 4,180.19 = 2,423.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.57/4,180.19 = 2,423.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.57x = 4,180.19 × 2,423.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.57x = 10,128,642.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,128,642.17/3,026.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.57

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