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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.60, 4,541.28 and 1,465.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.60, 4,541.28 and 1,465.76 is: 2,199.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.60 : 4,541.28 = 1,465.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.60/4,541.28 = 1,465.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.60x = 4,541.28 × 1,465.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.60x = 6,656,426.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,656,426.57/3,026.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.31

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