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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.62, 4,422.96 and 2,026.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.62, 4,422.96 and 2,026.34 is: 2,796.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.62 : 4,422.96 = 2,026.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.62/4,422.96 = 2,026.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.62x = 4,422.96 × 2,026.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.62x = 8,962,420.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,962,420.77/3,204.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.72

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