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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.93, 3,038.37 and 793.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.93, 3,038.37 and 793.57 is: 1,189.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.93 : 3,038.37 = 793.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.93/3,038.37 = 793.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.93x = 3,038.37 × 793.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.93x = 2,411,159.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,159.28/2,026.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.56

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