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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.24, 2,792.72 and 1,745.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.24, 2,792.72 and 1,745.92 is: 2,406.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.24 : 2,792.72 = 1,745.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.24/2,792.72 = 1,745.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.24x = 2,792.72 × 1,745.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.24x = 4,875,865.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,875,865.70/2,026.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.36

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