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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.92, 2,798.46 and 1,241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.92, 2,798.46 and 1,241.40 is: 1,713.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.92 : 2,798.46 = 1,241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.92/2,798.46 = 1,241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.92x = 2,798.46 × 1,241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.92x = 3,474,008.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,474,008.24/2,026.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.93

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