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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.97, 2,797.23 and 1,176.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.97, 2,797.23 and 1,176.39 is: 1,623.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.97 : 2,797.23 = 1,176.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.97/2,797.23 = 1,176.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.97x = 2,797.23 × 1,176.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.97x = 3,290,633.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,290,633.40/2,026.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.42

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