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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.74, 4,536.16 and 1,359.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.74, 4,536.16 and 1,359.62 is: 2,037.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.74 : 4,536.16 = 1,359.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.74/4,536.16 = 1,359.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.74x = 4,536.16 × 1,359.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.74x = 6,167,453.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,167,453.86/3,026.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.66

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