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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.12, 2,793.25 and 1,522.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.12, 2,793.25 and 1,522.65 is: 2,099.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.12 : 2,793.25 = 1,522.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.12/2,793.25 = 1,522.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.12x = 2,793.25 × 1,522.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.12x = 4,253,142.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253,142.11/2,026.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.16

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