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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.16, 3,039.08 and 793.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.16, 3,039.08 and 793.32 is: 1,189.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.16 : 3,039.08 = 793.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.16/3,039.08 = 793.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.16x = 3,039.08 × 793.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.16x = 2,410,962.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410,962.95/2,026.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.92

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