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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.41, 4,995.93 and 2,026.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.41, 4,995.93 and 2,026.79 is: 2,796.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.41 : 4,995.93 = 2,026.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.41/4,995.93 = 2,026.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.41x = 4,995.93 × 2,026.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.41x = 10,125,700.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,125,700.96/3,620.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.84

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