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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.01, 2,795.78 and 1,141.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.01, 2,795.78 and 1,141.83 is: 1,575.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.01 : 2,795.78 = 1,141.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.01/2,795.78 = 1,141.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.01x = 2,795.78 × 1,141.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.01x = 3,192,308.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,308.33/2,026.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.66

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