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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.96, 2,799.84 and 1,607.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.96, 2,799.84 and 1,607.74 is: 2,220.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.96 : 2,799.84 = 1,607.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.96/2,799.84 = 1,607.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.96x = 2,799.84 × 1,607.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.96x = 4,501,414.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,501,414.76/2,026.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.77

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