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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.12, 3,035.16 and 1,562.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.12, 3,035.16 and 1,562.32 is: 2,340.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.12 : 3,035.16 = 1,562.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.12/3,035.16 = 1,562.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.12x = 3,035.16 × 1,562.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.12x = 4,741,891.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,741,891.17/2,026.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.38

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