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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.62, 3,035.93 and 1,562.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.62, 3,035.93 and 1,562.81 is: 2,341.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.62 : 3,035.93 = 1,562.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.62/3,035.93 = 1,562.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.62x = 3,035.93 × 1,562.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.62x = 4,744,558.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,744,558.77/2,026.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.12

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