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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.37, 3,037.76 and 794.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.37, 3,037.76 and 794.66 is: 1,191.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.37 : 3,037.76 = 794.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.37/3,037.76 = 794.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.37x = 3,037.76 × 794.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.37x = 2,413,989.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,989.98/2,026.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.29

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