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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.45, 3,033.12 and 788.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.45, 3,033.12 and 788.54 is: 1,183.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.45 : 3,033.12 = 788.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.45/3,033.12 = 788.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.45x = 3,033.12 × 788.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.45x = 2,391,736.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,736.44/2,021.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.18

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