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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.58, 4,541.85 and 1,295.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.58, 4,541.85 and 1,295.34 is: 1,943.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.58 : 4,541.85 = 1,295.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.58/4,541.85 = 1,295.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.58x = 4,541.85 × 1,295.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.58x = 5,883,239.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,883,239.98/3,026.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.86

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