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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.79, 4,535.33 and 2,913

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.79, 4,535.33 and 2,913 is: 4,364.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.79 : 4,535.33 = 2,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.79/4,535.33 = 2,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.79x = 4,535.33 × 2,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.79x = 13,211,401.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,211,401.73/3,026.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,364.82

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