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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.56, 2,798.76 and 1,241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.56, 2,798.76 and 1,241.16 is: 1,714.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.56 : 2,798.76 = 1,241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.56/2,798.76 = 1,241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.56x = 2,798.76 × 1,241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.56x = 3,473,708.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473,708.96/2,026.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.09

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