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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.91, 4,531.14 and 2,436.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.91, 4,531.14 and 2,436.42 is: 3,647.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.91 : 4,531.14 = 2,436.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.91/4,531.14 = 2,436.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.91x = 4,531.14 × 2,436.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.91x = 11,039,760.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,039,760.12/3,026.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.20

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