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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.99, 3,040.47 and 793.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.99, 3,040.47 and 793.53 is: 1,190.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.99 : 3,040.47 = 793.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.99/3,040.47 = 793.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.99x = 3,040.47 × 793.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.99x = 2,412,704.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,704.16/2,026.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.29

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