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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.67, 4,179.21 and 2,019.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.67, 4,179.21 and 2,019.36 is: 2,788.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.67 : 4,179.21 = 2,019.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.67/4,179.21 = 2,019.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.67x = 4,179.21 × 2,019.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.67x = 8,439,329.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,439,329.51/3,026.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,788.32

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