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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.99, 3,038.46 and 1,748.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.99, 3,038.46 and 1,748.22 is: 2,620.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.99 : 3,038.46 = 1,748.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.99/3,038.46 = 1,748.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.99x = 3,038.46 × 1,748.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.99x = 5,311,896.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,311,896.54/2,026.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.58

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