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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.89, 3,040.33 and 1,565.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.89, 3,040.33 and 1,565.34 is: 2,348.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.89 : 3,040.33 = 1,565.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.89/3,040.33 = 1,565.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.89x = 3,040.33 × 1,565.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.89x = 4,759,150.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,150.16/2,026.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.01

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