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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.28, 5,116.86 and 2,026.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.28, 5,116.86 and 2,026.26 is: 3,040.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.28 : 5,116.86 = 2,026.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.28/5,116.86 = 2,026.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.28x = 5,116.86 × 2,026.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.28x = 10,368,088.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,368,088.74/3,410.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.25

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