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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.60, 2,795.50 and 1,279.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.60, 2,795.50 and 1,279.24 is: 1,764.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.60 : 2,795.50 = 1,279.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.60/2,795.50 = 1,279.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.60x = 2,795.50 × 1,279.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.60x = 3,576,115.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,576,115.42/2,026.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.59

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