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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.58, 4,176.77 and 2,130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.58, 4,176.77 and 2,130.60 is: 2,940.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.58 : 4,176.77 = 2,130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.58/4,176.77 = 2,130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.58x = 4,176.77 × 2,130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.58x = 8,899,031.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,899,031.17/3,026.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,940.29

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