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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.93, 3,041.34 and 1,206.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.93, 3,041.34 and 1,206.82 is: 1,810.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.93 : 3,041.34 = 1,206.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.93/3,041.34 = 1,206.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.93x = 3,041.34 × 1,206.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.93x = 3,670,349.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,670,349.94/2,026.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.79

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