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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026, 3,027.28 and 1,610.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026, 3,027.28 and 1,610.80 is: 2,406.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026 : 3,027.28 = 1,610.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026/3,027.28 = 1,610.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026x = 3,027.28 × 1,610.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026x = 4,876,342.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,876,342.62/2,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.88

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