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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.40, 2,784.10 and 2,026.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.40, 2,784.10 and 2,026.64 is: 2,776.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.40 : 2,784.10 = 2,026.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.40/2,784.10 = 2,026.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.40x = 2,784.10 × 2,026.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.40x = 5,642,368.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,642,368.42/2,032.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,776.21

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