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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.28, 2,795.59 and 1,652.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.28, 2,795.59 and 1,652.61 is: 2,280.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.28 : 2,795.59 = 1,652.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.28/2,795.59 = 1,652.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.28x = 2,795.59 × 1,652.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.28x = 4,620,019.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,620,019.99/2,026.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,280.05

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