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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.08, 3,038.16 and 792.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.08, 3,038.16 and 792.54 is: 1,188.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.08 : 3,038.16 = 792.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.08/3,038.16 = 792.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.08x = 3,038.16 × 792.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.08x = 2,407,863.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,407,863.33/2,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.43

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