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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.32, 2,796.46 and 1,130.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.32, 2,796.46 and 1,130.13 is: 1,559.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.32 : 2,796.46 = 1,130.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.32/2,796.46 = 1,130.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.32x = 2,796.46 × 1,130.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.32x = 3,160,363.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,363.34/2,026.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.66

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