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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.95, 2,798.63 and 1,495.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.95, 2,798.63 and 1,495.89 is: 2,065.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.95 : 2,798.63 = 1,495.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.95/2,798.63 = 1,495.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.95x = 2,798.63 × 1,495.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.95x = 4,186,442.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,186,442.63/2,026.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.39

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