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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.20, 3,035.70 and 1,738.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.20, 3,035.70 and 1,738.20 is: 2,604.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.20 : 3,035.70 = 1,738.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.20/3,035.70 = 1,738.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.20x = 3,035.70 × 1,738.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.20x = 5,276,653.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,276,653.74/2,026.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,604.21

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