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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.47, 2,795.64 and 1,229.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.47, 2,795.64 and 1,229.82 is: 1,696.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.47 : 2,795.64 = 1,229.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.47/2,795.64 = 1,229.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.47x = 2,795.64 × 1,229.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.47x = 3,438,133.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,438,133.98/2,026.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.61

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