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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.17, 2,797.65 and 1,583.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.17, 2,797.65 and 1,583.30 is: 2,186.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.17 : 2,797.65 = 1,583.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.17/2,797.65 = 1,583.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.17x = 2,797.65 × 1,583.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.17x = 4,429,505.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,429,505.26/2,026.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.15

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