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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,626.38, 6,937.08 and 2,026.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,626.38, 6,937.08 and 2,026.28 is: 3,038.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,626.38 : 6,937.08 = 2,026.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,626.38/6,937.08 = 2,026.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,626.38x = 6,937.08 × 2,026.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,626.38x = 14,056,466.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,056,466.46/4,626.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.33

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