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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.98, 2,793.94 and 1,584.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.98, 2,793.94 and 1,584.10 is: 2,183.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.98 : 2,793.94 = 1,584.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.98/2,793.94 = 1,584.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.98x = 2,793.94 × 1,584.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.98x = 4,425,880.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,425,880.35/2,026.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,183.48

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