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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.32, 2,797.23 and 1,503.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.32, 2,797.23 and 1,503.26 is: 2,075.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.32 : 2,797.23 = 1,503.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.32/2,797.23 = 1,503.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.32x = 2,797.23 × 1,503.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.32x = 4,204,949.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,204,949.98/2,026.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.17

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