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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.26, 3,034.52 and 1,408.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.26, 3,034.52 and 1,408.24 is: 2,108.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.26 : 3,034.52 = 1,408.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.26/3,034.52 = 1,408.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.26x = 3,034.52 × 1,408.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.26x = 4,273,332.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,273,332.44/2,026.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.98

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