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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.96, 3,040.33 and 794.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.96, 3,040.33 and 794.59 is: 1,191.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.96 : 3,040.33 = 794.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.96/3,040.33 = 794.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.96x = 3,040.33 × 794.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.96x = 2,415,815.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,415,815.81/2,026.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.84

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