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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,442.71, 4,750.65 and 2,026.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,442.71, 4,750.65 and 2,026.47 is: 2,796.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,442.71 : 4,750.65 = 2,026.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,442.71/4,750.65 = 2,026.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,442.71x = 4,750.65 × 2,026.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,442.71x = 9,627,049.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,627,049.71/3,442.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.36

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