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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.79, 4,538.31 and 2,768.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.79, 4,538.31 and 2,768.97 is: 4,151.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.79 : 4,538.31 = 2,768.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.79/4,538.31 = 2,768.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.79x = 4,538.31 × 2,768.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.79x = 12,566,444.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,566,444.24/3,026.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.74

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