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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.94, 2,797.57 and 1,280.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.94, 2,797.57 and 1,280.52 is: 1,767.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.94 : 2,797.57 = 1,280.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.94/2,797.57 = 1,280.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.94x = 2,797.57 × 1,280.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.94x = 3,582,345.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582,345.94/2,026.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.37

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