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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.02, 2,795.64 and 1,186.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.02, 2,795.64 and 1,186.68 is: 1,637.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.02 : 2,795.64 = 1,186.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.02/2,795.64 = 1,186.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.02x = 2,795.64 × 1,186.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.02x = 3,317,530.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,317,530.08/2,026.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.46

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