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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,200.45, 4,792.64 and 2,026.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,200.45, 4,792.64 and 2,026.91 is: 3,035.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,200.45 : 4,792.64 = 2,026.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,200.45/4,792.64 = 2,026.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,200.45x = 4,792.64 × 2,026.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,200.45x = 9,714,249.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,714,249.94/3,200.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.28

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