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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.06, 4,420.98 and 2,026.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.06, 4,420.98 and 2,026.80 is: 2,796.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.06 : 4,420.98 = 2,026.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.06/4,420.98 = 2,026.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.06x = 4,420.98 × 2,026.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.06x = 8,960,442.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,960,442.26/3,204.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.59

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