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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.52, 4,498.20 and 3,026.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.52, 4,498.20 and 3,026.32 is: 4,168.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.52 : 4,498.20 = 3,026.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.52/4,498.20 = 3,026.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.52x = 4,498.20 × 3,026.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.52x = 13,612,992.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,612,992.62/3,265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,168.71

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