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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.25, 2,795.50 and 1,141.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.25, 2,795.50 and 1,141.83 is: 1,575.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.25 : 2,795.50 = 1,141.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.25/2,795.50 = 1,141.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.25x = 2,795.50 × 1,141.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.25x = 3,191,966.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,191,966.08/2,026.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.31

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