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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.08, 2,791.44 and 1,361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.08, 2,791.44 and 1,361.76 is: 1,876.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.08 : 2,791.44 = 1,361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.08/2,791.44 = 1,361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.08x = 2,791.44 × 1,361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.08x = 3,801,271.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,801,271.33/2,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.17

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