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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.17, 3,040.74 and 931.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.17, 3,040.74 and 931.32 is: 1,397.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.17 : 3,040.74 = 931.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.17/3,040.74 = 931.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.17x = 3,040.74 × 931.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.17x = 2,831,901.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,831,901.98/2,026.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.66

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