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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.14, 3,039.46 and 793.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.14, 3,039.46 and 793.39 is: 1,190.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.14 : 3,039.46 = 793.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.14/3,039.46 = 793.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.14x = 3,039.46 × 793.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.14x = 2,411,477.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,477.17/2,026.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.18

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