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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.20, 3,039.13 and 793.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.20, 3,039.13 and 793.89 is: 1,190.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.20 : 3,039.13 = 793.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.20/3,039.13 = 793.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.20x = 3,039.13 × 793.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.20x = 2,412,734.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,734.92/2,026.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.77

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