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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.16, 2,794.18 and 1,317.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.16, 2,794.18 and 1,317.24 is: 1,816.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.16 : 2,794.18 = 1,317.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.16/2,794.18 = 1,317.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.16x = 2,794.18 × 1,317.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.16x = 3,680,605.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680,605.66/2,026.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.54

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