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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.71, 2,796.87 and 1,095.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.71, 2,796.87 and 1,095.21 is: 1,511.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.71 : 2,796.87 = 1,095.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.71/2,796.87 = 1,095.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.71x = 2,796.87 × 1,095.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.71x = 3,063,159.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,159.99/2,026.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.40

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