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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.91, 4,540.26 and 835.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.91, 4,540.26 and 835.59 is: 1,253.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.91 : 4,540.26 = 835.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.91/4,540.26 = 835.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.91x = 4,540.26 × 835.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.91x = 3,793,795.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,793,795.85/3,026.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.36

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