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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.76, 3,037.94 and 1,038.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.76, 3,037.94 and 1,038.22 is: 1,556.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.76 : 3,037.94 = 1,038.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.76/3,037.94 = 1,038.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.76x = 3,037.94 × 1,038.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.76x = 3,154,045.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154,045.07/2,026.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.20

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