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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.38, 3,040.37 and 793.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.38, 3,040.37 and 793.58 is: 1,190.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.38 : 3,040.37 = 793.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.38/3,040.37 = 793.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.38x = 3,040.37 × 793.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.38x = 2,412,777.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,777.73/2,026.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.68

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