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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.93, 4,540.19 and 805.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.93, 4,540.19 and 805.59 is: 1,208.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.93 : 4,540.19 = 805.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.93/4,540.19 = 805.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.93x = 4,540.19 × 805.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.93x = 3,657,527.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,657,527.63/3,026.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.33

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