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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.53, 3,036.97 and 1,136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.53, 3,036.97 and 1,136.26 is: 1,702.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.53 : 3,036.97 = 1,136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.53/3,036.97 = 1,136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.53x = 3,036.97 × 1,136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.53x = 3,450,792.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,792.75/2,026.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.81

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