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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.59, 2,797.64 and 1,356.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.59, 2,797.64 and 1,356.18 is: 1,872.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.59 : 2,797.64 = 1,356.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.59/2,797.64 = 1,356.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.59x = 2,797.64 × 1,356.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.59x = 3,794,103.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,794,103.42/2,026.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.16

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