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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.23, 4,659.08 and 1,026.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.23, 4,659.08 and 1,026.18 is: 1,539.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.23 : 4,659.08 = 1,026.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.23/4,659.08 = 1,026.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.23x = 4,659.08 × 1,026.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.23x = 4,781,049.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,781,049.58/3,106.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.18

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