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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.15, 2,796.19 and 1,186.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.15, 2,796.19 and 1,186.85 is: 1,637.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.15 : 2,796.19 = 1,186.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.15/2,796.19 = 1,186.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.15x = 2,796.19 × 1,186.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.15x = 3,318,662.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318,662.12/2,026.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.92

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