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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.19, 3,038.07 and 792.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.19, 3,038.07 and 792.13 is: 1,187.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.19 : 3,038.07 = 792.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.19/3,038.07 = 792.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.19x = 3,038.07 × 792.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.19x = 2,406,550.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,550.19/2,026.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.72

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