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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.70, 3,042.56 and 1,331.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.70, 3,042.56 and 1,331.19 is: 1,998.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.70 : 3,042.56 = 1,331.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.70/3,042.56 = 1,331.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.70x = 3,042.56 × 1,331.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.70x = 4,050,218.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,050,218.79/2,026.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.44

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