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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.53, 2,797.62 and 1,281.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.53, 2,797.62 and 1,281.24 is: 1,768.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.53 : 2,797.62 = 1,281.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.53/2,797.62 = 1,281.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.53x = 2,797.62 × 1,281.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.53x = 3,584,422.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,422.65/2,026.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.75

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