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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.70, 2,796.85 and 1,130.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.70, 2,796.85 and 1,130.37 is: 1,559.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.70 : 2,796.85 = 1,130.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.70/2,796.85 = 1,130.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.70x = 2,796.85 × 1,130.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.70x = 3,161,475.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,161,475.33/2,026.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.91

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