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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,217.77, 4,826.66 and 1,026.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,217.77, 4,826.66 and 1,026.54 is: 1,539.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,217.77 : 4,826.66 = 1,026.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,217.77/4,826.66 = 1,026.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,217.77x = 4,826.66 × 1,026.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,217.77x = 4,954,754.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,954,754.42/3,217.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.81

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