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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.59, 4,885.21 and 2,026.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.59, 4,885.21 and 2,026.39 is: 3,035.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.59 : 4,885.21 = 2,026.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.59/4,885.21 = 2,026.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.59x = 4,885.21 × 2,026.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.59x = 9,899,353.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,899,353.91/3,261.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.13

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