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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.60, 4,550.40 and 2,726.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.60, 4,550.40 and 2,726.40 is: 4,089.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.60 : 4,550.40 = 2,726.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.60/4,550.40 = 2,726.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.60x = 4,550.40 × 2,726.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.60x = 12,406,210.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,406,210.56/3,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.60

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