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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.03, 3,039.52 and 793.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.03, 3,039.52 and 793.11 is: 1,189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.03 : 3,039.52 = 793.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.03/3,039.52 = 793.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.03x = 3,039.52 × 793.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.03x = 2,410,673.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410,673.71/2,026.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.85

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