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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.58, 4,423.92 and 2,026.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.58, 4,423.92 and 2,026.58 is: 2,796.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.58 : 4,423.92 = 2,026.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.58/4,423.92 = 2,026.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.58x = 4,423.92 × 2,026.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.58x = 8,965,427.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,965,427.79/3,205.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.82

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