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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.07, 3,039.61 and 1,038.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.07, 3,039.61 and 1,038.50 is: 1,558.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.07 : 3,039.61 = 1,038.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.07/3,039.61 = 1,038.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.07x = 3,039.61 × 1,038.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.07x = 3,156,634.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,156,634.99/2,026.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.01

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