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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.10, 3,042.18 and 1,205.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.10, 3,042.18 and 1,205.97 is: 1,810.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.10 : 3,042.18 = 1,205.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.10/3,042.18 = 1,205.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.10x = 3,042.18 × 1,205.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.10x = 3,668,777.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,777.81/2,026.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.76

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