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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.64, 3,050.04 and 2,026.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.64, 3,050.04 and 2,026.16 is: 3,040.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.64 : 3,050.04 = 2,026.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.64/3,050.04 = 2,026.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.64x = 3,050.04 × 2,026.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.64x = 6,179,869.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,179,869.05/2,032.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.32

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