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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.26, 4,726.13 and 2,059.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.26, 4,726.13 and 2,059.26 is: 3,082.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.26 : 4,726.13 = 2,059.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.26/4,726.13 = 2,059.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.26x = 4,726.13 × 2,059.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.26x = 9,732,330.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,732,330.46/3,157.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.52

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