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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.19, 3,039.13 and 982.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.19, 3,039.13 and 982.97 is: 1,474.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.19 : 3,039.13 = 982.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.19/3,039.13 = 982.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.19x = 3,039.13 × 982.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.19x = 2,987,373.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,373.62/2,026.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.38

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