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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.26, 2,793.69 and 1,652.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.26, 2,793.69 and 1,652.85 is: 2,278.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.26 : 2,793.69 = 1,652.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.26/2,793.69 = 1,652.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.26x = 2,793.69 × 1,652.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.26x = 4,617,550.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,617,550.52/2,026.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.85

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