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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.52, 2,796.52 and 1,130.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.52, 2,796.52 and 1,130.21 is: 1,559.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.52 : 2,796.52 = 1,130.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.52/2,796.52 = 1,130.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.52x = 2,796.52 × 1,130.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.52x = 3,160,655.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,655.35/2,026.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.65

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