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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.96, 3,038.52 and 1,205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.96, 3,038.52 and 1,205.44 is: 1,807.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.96 : 3,038.52 = 1,205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.96/3,038.52 = 1,205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.96x = 3,038.52 × 1,205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.96x = 3,662,753.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,662,753.55/2,026.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.02

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