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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.39, 3,039.84 and 793.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.39, 3,039.84 and 793.64 is: 1,190.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.39 : 3,039.84 = 793.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.39/3,039.84 = 793.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.39x = 3,039.84 × 793.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.39x = 2,412,536.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,536.63/2,026.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.56

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