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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.59, 3,037.65 and 793.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.59, 3,037.65 and 793.77 is: 1,189.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.59 : 3,037.65 = 793.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.59/3,037.65 = 793.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.59x = 3,037.65 × 793.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.59x = 2,411,195.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,195.44/2,026.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.78

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