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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,619.67, 4,994.90 and 2,026.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,619.67, 4,994.90 and 2,026.04 is: 2,795.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,619.67 : 4,994.90 = 2,026.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,619.67/4,994.90 = 2,026.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,619.67x = 4,994.90 × 2,026.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,619.67x = 10,119,839.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,119,839.69/3,619.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,795.79

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