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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.04, 3,026.70 and 1,152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.04, 3,026.70 and 1,152.72 is: 1,726.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.04 : 3,026.70 = 1,152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.04/3,026.70 = 1,152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.04x = 3,026.70 × 1,152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.04x = 3,488,937.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,488,937.62/2,021.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.31

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