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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026, 3,040.62 and 1,052.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026, 3,040.62 and 1,052.38 is: 1,579.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026 : 3,040.62 = 1,052.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026/3,040.62 = 1,052.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026x = 3,040.62 × 1,052.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026x = 3,199,887.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,199,887.68/2,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.41

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