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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.23, 2,795.67 and 1,554.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.23, 2,795.67 and 1,554.60 is: 2,144.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.23 : 2,795.67 = 1,554.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.23/2,795.67 = 1,554.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.23x = 2,795.67 × 1,554.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.23x = 4,346,148.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,346,148.58/2,026.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,144.94

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