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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.91, 4,533.37 and 2,026.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.91, 4,533.37 and 2,026.39 is: 2,795.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.91 : 4,533.37 = 2,026.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.91/4,533.37 = 2,026.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.91x = 4,533.37 × 2,026.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.91x = 9,186,375.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,186,375.63/3,285.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,795.69

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