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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.04, 3,040.00 and 1,051.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.04, 3,040.00 and 1,051.61 is: 1,577.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.04 : 3,040.00 = 1,051.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.04/3,040.00 = 1,051.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.04x = 3,040.00 × 1,051.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.04x = 3,196,876.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196,876.57/2,026.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.90

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