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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.67, 4,540.19 and 1,295.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.67, 4,540.19 and 1,295.43 is: 1,943.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.67 : 4,540.19 = 1,295.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.67/4,540.19 = 1,295.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.67x = 4,540.19 × 1,295.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.67x = 5,881,491.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,881,491.85/3,026.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.22

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