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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.18, 3,038.19 and 792.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.18, 3,038.19 and 792.69 is: 1,188.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.18 : 3,038.19 = 792.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.18/3,038.19 = 792.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.18x = 3,038.19 × 792.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.18x = 2,408,342.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408,342.83/2,026.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.61

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