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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.26, 3,039.48 and 1,484.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.26, 3,039.48 and 1,484.82 is: 2,227.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.26 : 3,039.48 = 1,484.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.26/3,039.48 = 1,484.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.26x = 3,039.48 × 1,484.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.26x = 4,513,080.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,513,080.69/2,026.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,227.30

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