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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.20, 3,032.43 and 1,246.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.20, 3,032.43 and 1,246.69 is: 1,865.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.20 : 3,032.43 = 1,246.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.20/3,032.43 = 1,246.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.20x = 3,032.43 × 1,246.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.20x = 3,780,499.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,780,499.27/2,026.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.80

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