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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,199.83, 4,791.69 and 2,026.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,199.83, 4,791.69 and 2,026.28 is: 3,034.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,199.83 : 4,791.69 = 2,026.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,199.83/4,791.69 = 2,026.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,199.83x = 4,791.69 × 2,026.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,199.83x = 9,709,305.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,709,305.61/3,199.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.32

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