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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.40, 3,040.26 and 794.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.40, 3,040.26 and 794.64 is: 1,191.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.40 : 3,040.26 = 794.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.40/3,040.26 = 794.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.40x = 3,040.26 × 794.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.40x = 2,415,912.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,415,912.21/2,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.63

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