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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,704.92, 5,112.60 and 2,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,704.92, 5,112.60 and 2,026 is: 2,795.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,704.92 : 5,112.60 = 2,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,704.92/5,112.60 = 2,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,704.92x = 5,112.60 × 2,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,704.92x = 10,358,127.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,358,127.60/3,704.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,795.78

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