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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.14, 3,038.93 and 794.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.14, 3,038.93 and 794.41 is: 1,191.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.14 : 3,038.93 = 794.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.14/3,038.93 = 794.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.14x = 3,038.93 × 794.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.14x = 2,414,156.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,156.38/2,026.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.51

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