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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.44, 2,796.06 and 1,230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.44, 2,796.06 and 1,230.18 is: 1,697.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.44 : 2,796.06 = 1,230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.44/2,796.06 = 1,230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.44x = 2,796.06 × 1,230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.44x = 3,439,666.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,439,666.59/2,026.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.39

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