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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.48, 3,100.04 and 1,026.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.48, 3,100.04 and 1,026.34 is: 1,537.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.48 : 3,100.04 = 1,026.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.48/3,100.04 = 1,026.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.48x = 3,100.04 × 1,026.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.48x = 3,181,695.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,181,695.05/2,069.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.44

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