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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.92, 3,038.04 and 1,161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.92, 3,038.04 and 1,161.84 is: 1,741.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.92 : 3,038.04 = 1,161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.92/3,038.04 = 1,161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.92x = 3,038.04 × 1,161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.92x = 3,529,716.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,716.39/2,026.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.42

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