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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.70, 4,596.72 and 2,026.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.70, 4,596.72 and 2,026.54 is: 3,034.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.70 : 4,596.72 = 2,026.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.70/4,596.72 = 2,026.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.70x = 4,596.72 × 2,026.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.70x = 9,315,465.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,315,465.12/3,069.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.65

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