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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.73, 4,556.90 and 2,768.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.73, 4,556.90 and 2,768.43 is: 4,168.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.73 : 4,556.90 = 2,768.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.73/4,556.90 = 2,768.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.73x = 4,556.90 × 2,768.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.73x = 12,615,444.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,615,444.82/3,026.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,168.01

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