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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,442.35, 4,750.46 and 2,026.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,442.35, 4,750.46 and 2,026.09 is: 2,796.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,442.35 : 4,750.46 = 2,026.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,442.35/4,750.46 = 2,026.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,442.35x = 4,750.46 × 2,026.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,442.35x = 9,624,859.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,624,859.50/3,442.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.01

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