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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.73, 4,519.56 and 2,653.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.73, 4,519.56 and 2,653.74 is: 3,962.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.73 : 4,519.56 = 2,653.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.73/4,519.56 = 2,653.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.73x = 4,519.56 × 2,653.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.73x = 11,993,737.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,993,737.15/3,026.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.61

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