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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.10, 3,037.33 and 794.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.10, 3,037.33 and 794.40 is: 1,190.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.10 : 3,037.33 = 794.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.10/3,037.33 = 794.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.10x = 3,037.33 × 794.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.10x = 2,412,844.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,844.56/2,026.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.88

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