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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.92, 2,635.92 and 1,026.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.92, 2,635.92 and 1,026.02 is: 1,540.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.92 : 2,635.92 = 1,026.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.92/2,635.92 = 1,026.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.92x = 2,635.92 × 1,026.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.92x = 2,704,513.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,513.23/1,755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.22

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