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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.98, 4,541.38 and 2,504.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.98, 4,541.38 and 2,504.62 is: 3,757.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.98 : 4,541.38 = 2,504.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.98/4,541.38 = 2,504.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.98x = 4,541.38 × 2,504.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.98x = 11,374,431.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,374,431.18/3,026.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.68

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