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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.39, 4,191.12 and 1,902.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.39, 4,191.12 and 1,902.66 is: 2,626.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.39 : 4,191.12 = 1,902.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.39/4,191.12 = 1,902.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.39x = 4,191.12 × 1,902.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.39x = 7,974,276.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,974,276.38/3,036.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.24

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