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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.70, 4,173.12 and 2,278.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.70, 4,173.12 and 2,278.26 is: 3,141.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.70 : 4,173.12 = 2,278.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.70/4,173.12 = 2,278.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.70x = 4,173.12 × 2,278.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.70x = 9,507,452.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,507,452.37/3,026.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.19

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