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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.56, 3,039.84 and 1,346.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.56, 3,039.84 and 1,346.88 is: 2,020.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.56 : 3,039.84 = 1,346.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.56/3,039.84 = 1,346.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.56x = 3,039.84 × 1,346.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.56x = 4,094,299.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,094,299.70/2,026.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.32

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