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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.03, 3,039.46 and 856.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.03, 3,039.46 and 856.03 is: 1,284.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.03 : 3,039.46 = 856.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.03/3,039.46 = 856.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.03x = 3,039.46 × 856.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.03x = 2,601,864.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,864.66/2,026.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.22

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