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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.84, 3,041.18 and 1,161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.84, 3,041.18 and 1,161.16 is: 1,742.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.84 : 3,041.18 = 1,161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.84/3,041.18 = 1,161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.84x = 3,041.18 × 1,161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.84x = 3,531,296.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531,296.57/2,026.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.27

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