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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.41, 2,795.76 and 1,652.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.41, 2,795.76 and 1,652.74 is: 2,280.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.41 : 2,795.76 = 1,652.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.41/2,795.76 = 1,652.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.41x = 2,795.76 × 1,652.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.41x = 4,620,657.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,620,657.39/2,026.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,280.22

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