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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.08, 3,039.08 and 1,751.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.08, 3,039.08 and 1,751.36 is: 2,626.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.08 : 3,039.08 = 1,751.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.08/3,039.08 = 1,751.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.08x = 3,039.08 × 1,751.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.08x = 5,322,499.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,322,499.20/2,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.99

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