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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.27, 3,037.77 and 1,295.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.27, 3,037.77 and 1,295.65 is: 1,942.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.27 : 3,037.77 = 1,295.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.27/3,037.77 = 1,295.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.27x = 3,037.77 × 1,295.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.27x = 3,935,886.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,935,886.70/2,026.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.43

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