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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.76, 4,519.41 and 2,712.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.76, 4,519.41 and 2,712.38 is: 4,049.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.76 : 4,519.41 = 2,712.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.76/4,519.41 = 2,712.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.76x = 4,519.41 × 2,712.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.76x = 12,258,357.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,258,357.30/3,026.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.99

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