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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.92, 2,797.84 and 1,187.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.92, 2,797.84 and 1,187.97 is: 1,639.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.92 : 2,797.84 = 1,187.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.92/2,797.84 = 1,187.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.92x = 2,797.84 × 1,187.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.92x = 3,323,740.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,323,740.98/2,026.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.80

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