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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,518.55, 4,855.41 and 2,026.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,518.55, 4,855.41 and 2,026.35 is: 2,796.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,518.55 : 4,855.41 = 2,026.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,518.55/4,855.41 = 2,026.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,518.55x = 4,855.41 × 2,026.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,518.55x = 9,838,760.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,838,760.05/3,518.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.25

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