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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.06, 3,039.88 and 793.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.06, 3,039.88 and 793.84 is: 1,191.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.06 : 3,039.88 = 793.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.06/3,039.88 = 793.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.06x = 3,039.88 × 793.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.06x = 2,413,178.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,178.34/2,026.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.07

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