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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.91, 3,042.08 and 795.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.91, 3,042.08 and 795.17 is: 1,193.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.91 : 3,042.08 = 795.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.91/3,042.08 = 795.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.91x = 3,042.08 × 795.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.91x = 2,418,980.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,980.35/2,026.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.44

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