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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.92, 2,796.12 and 1,437.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.92, 2,796.12 and 1,437.72 is: 1,983.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.92 : 2,796.12 = 1,437.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.92/2,796.12 = 1,437.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.92x = 2,796.12 × 1,437.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.92x = 4,020,037.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,020,037.65/2,026.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.32

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