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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.76, 4,549.20 and 2,510.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.76, 4,549.20 and 2,510.16 is: 3,772.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.76 : 4,549.20 = 2,510.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.76/4,549.20 = 2,510.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.76x = 4,549.20 × 2,510.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.76x = 11,419,219.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,419,219.87/3,026.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.75

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