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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.60, 3,040.80 and 1,160.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.60, 3,040.80 and 1,160.91 is: 1,741.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.60 : 3,040.80 = 1,160.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.60/3,040.80 = 1,160.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.60x = 3,040.80 × 1,160.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.60x = 3,530,095.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,530,095.13/2,026.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.88

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