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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.24, 3,038.92 and 545.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.24, 3,038.92 and 545.42 is: 818.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.24 : 3,038.92 = 545.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.24/3,038.92 = 545.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.24x = 3,038.92 × 545.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.24x = 1,657,493.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,493.98/2,026.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.02

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