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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.42, 2,795.21 and 1,494.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.42, 2,795.21 and 1,494.75 is: 2,061.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.42 : 2,795.21 = 1,494.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.42/2,795.21 = 1,494.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.42x = 2,795.21 × 1,494.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.42x = 4,178,148.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,178,148.76/2,026.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.84

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