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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.59, 2,796.54 and 1,187.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.59, 2,796.54 and 1,187.19 is: 1,638.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.59 : 2,796.54 = 1,187.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.59/2,796.54 = 1,187.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.59x = 2,796.54 × 1,187.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.59x = 3,320,004.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,320,004.40/2,026.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.22

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