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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.06, 2,795.51 and 1,186.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.06, 2,795.51 and 1,186.34 is: 1,636.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.06 : 2,795.51 = 1,186.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.06/2,795.51 = 1,186.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.06x = 2,795.51 × 1,186.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.06x = 3,316,414.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316,414.32/2,026.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.88

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