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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.62, 2,793.37 and 1,606.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.62, 2,793.37 and 1,606.23 is: 2,213.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.62 : 2,793.37 = 1,606.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.62/2,793.37 = 1,606.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.62x = 2,793.37 × 1,606.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.62x = 4,486,794.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,486,794.70/2,026.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,213.93

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