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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.13, 2,798.70 and 1,496.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.13, 2,798.70 and 1,496.09 is: 2,066.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.13 : 2,798.70 = 1,496.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.13/2,798.70 = 1,496.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.13x = 2,798.70 × 1,496.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.13x = 4,187,099.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,187,099.60/2,026.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.55

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