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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.23, 3,039.25 and 1,161.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.23, 3,039.25 and 1,161.15 is: 1,741.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.23 : 3,039.25 = 1,161.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.23/3,039.25 = 1,161.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.23x = 3,039.25 × 1,161.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.23x = 3,529,013.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,013.01/2,026.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.67

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