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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,352.73, 4,626.99 and 2,026.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,352.73, 4,626.99 and 2,026.49 is: 2,796.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,352.73 : 4,626.99 = 2,026.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,352.73/4,626.99 = 2,026.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,352.73x = 4,626.99 × 2,026.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,352.73x = 9,376,525.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,376,525.83/3,352.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.69

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