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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.66, 3,100.14 and 1,026.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.66, 3,100.14 and 1,026.36 is: 1,538.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.66 : 3,100.14 = 1,026.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.66/3,100.14 = 1,026.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.66x = 3,100.14 × 1,026.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.66x = 3,181,859.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,181,859.69/2,067.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.87

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