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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.45, 3,039.58 and 794.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.45, 3,039.58 and 794.09 is: 1,191.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.45 : 3,039.58 = 794.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.45/3,039.58 = 794.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.45x = 3,039.58 × 794.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.45x = 2,413,700.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,700.08/2,026.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.10

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