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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,200.33, 4,792.44 and 2,026.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,200.33, 4,792.44 and 2,026.78 is: 3,035.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,200.33 : 4,792.44 = 2,026.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,200.33/4,792.44 = 2,026.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,200.33x = 4,792.44 × 2,026.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,200.33x = 9,713,221.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,713,221.54/3,200.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.07

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