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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.53, 2,792.43 and 1,554.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.53, 2,792.43 and 1,554.41 is: 2,141.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.53 : 2,792.43 = 1,554.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.53/2,792.43 = 1,554.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.53x = 2,792.43 × 1,554.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.53x = 4,340,567.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,340,567.15/2,026.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.87

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