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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,442.97, 4,751.32 and 2,026.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,442.97, 4,751.32 and 2,026.71 is: 2,796.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,442.97 : 4,751.32 = 2,026.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,442.97/4,751.32 = 2,026.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,442.97x = 4,751.32 × 2,026.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,442.97x = 9,629,547.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,629,547.76/3,442.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.87

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