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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.28, 2,796.50 and 1,130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.28, 2,796.50 and 1,130.16 is: 1,559.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.28 : 2,796.50 = 1,130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.28/2,796.50 = 1,130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.28x = 2,796.50 × 1,130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.28x = 3,160,507.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,507.16/2,026.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.76

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