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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.50, 3,043.13 and 1,874.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.50, 3,043.13 and 1,874.97 is: 2,815.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.50 : 3,043.13 = 1,874.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.50/3,043.13 = 1,874.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.50x = 3,043.13 × 1,874.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.50x = 5,705,768.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,705,768.08/2,026.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,815.58

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