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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.62, 4,537.20 and 2,102.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.62, 4,537.20 and 2,102.61 is: 3,152.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.62 : 4,537.20 = 2,102.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.62/4,537.20 = 2,102.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.62x = 4,537.20 × 2,102.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.62x = 9,539,962.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,539,962.09/3,026.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.02

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