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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.32, 3,030.63 and 788.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.32, 3,030.63 and 788.84 is: 1,182.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.32 : 3,030.63 = 788.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.32/3,030.63 = 788.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.32x = 3,030.63 × 788.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.32x = 2,390,682.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,682.17/2,021.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.74

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