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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.56, 2,792.52 and 1,397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.56, 2,792.52 and 1,397.28 is: 1,925.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.56 : 2,792.52 = 1,397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.56/2,792.52 = 1,397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.56x = 2,792.52 × 1,397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.56x = 3,901,932.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,901,932.35/2,026.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.40

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