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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.11, 3,039.11 and 793.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.11, 3,039.11 and 793.17 is: 1,189.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.11 : 3,039.11 = 793.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.11/3,039.11 = 793.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.11x = 3,039.11 × 793.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.11x = 2,410,526.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410,526.91/2,026.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.73

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