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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.04, 3,039.84 and 793.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.04, 3,039.84 and 793.56 is: 1,190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.04 : 3,039.84 = 793.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.04/3,039.84 = 793.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.04x = 3,039.84 × 793.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.04x = 2,412,295.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,295.43/2,026.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.65

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