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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.13, 2,788.80 and 1,435.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.13, 2,788.80 and 1,435.64 is: 1,976.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.13 : 2,788.80 = 1,435.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.13/2,788.80 = 1,435.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.13x = 2,788.80 × 1,435.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.13x = 4,003,712.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,003,712.83/2,026.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,976.04

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