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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.63, 2,796.96 and 1,241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.63, 2,796.96 and 1,241.20 is: 1,712.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.63 : 2,796.96 = 1,241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.63/2,796.96 = 1,241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.63x = 2,796.96 × 1,241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.63x = 3,471,586.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,586.75/2,026.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.98

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