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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,258.42, 4,881.33 and 2,026.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,258.42, 4,881.33 and 2,026.32 is: 3,035.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,258.42 : 4,881.33 = 2,026.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,258.42/4,881.33 = 2,026.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,258.42x = 4,881.33 × 2,026.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,258.42x = 9,891,136.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,891,136.61/3,258.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.56

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