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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.92, 4,541.12 and 1,641.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.92, 4,541.12 and 1,641.64 is: 2,462.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.92 : 4,541.12 = 1,641.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.92/4,541.12 = 1,641.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.92x = 4,541.12 × 1,641.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.92x = 7,454,884.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,454,884.24/3,026.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462.86

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