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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.08, 2,797.68 and 1,932.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.08, 2,797.68 and 1,932.72 is: 2,668.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.08 : 2,797.68 = 1,932.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.08/2,797.68 = 1,932.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.08x = 2,797.68 × 1,932.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.08x = 5,407,132.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,407,132.09/2,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,668.77

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