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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.59, 3,039.87 and 1,101.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.59, 3,039.87 and 1,101.94 is: 1,652.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.59 : 3,039.87 = 1,101.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.59/3,039.87 = 1,101.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.59x = 3,039.87 × 1,101.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.59x = 3,349,754.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,754.35/2,026.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.90

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