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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026, 3,033.78 and 1,204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026, 3,033.78 and 1,204.84 is: 1,804.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026 : 3,033.78 = 1,204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026/3,033.78 = 1,204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026x = 3,033.78 × 1,204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026x = 3,655,219.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,655,219.50/2,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.16

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