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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.90, 3,017.40 and 2,015.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.90, 3,017.40 and 2,015.96 is: 3,001.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.90 : 3,017.40 = 2,015.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.90/3,017.40 = 2,015.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.90x = 3,017.40 × 2,015.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.90x = 6,082,957.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,082,957.70/2,026.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.11

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