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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.91, 4,543.61 and 2,456.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.91, 4,543.61 and 2,456.67 is: 3,687.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.91 : 4,543.61 = 2,456.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.91/4,543.61 = 2,456.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.91x = 4,543.61 × 2,456.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.91x = 11,162,138.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,162,138.10/3,026.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.63

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