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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.26, 3,037.19 and 1,037.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.26, 3,037.19 and 1,037.72 is: 1,555.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.26 : 3,037.19 = 1,037.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.26/3,037.19 = 1,037.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.26x = 3,037.19 × 1,037.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.26x = 3,151,745.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,151,745.21/2,026.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.45

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