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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.49, 3,031.44 and 788.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.49, 3,031.44 and 788.73 is: 1,182.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.49 : 3,031.44 = 788.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.49/3,031.44 = 788.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.49x = 3,031.44 × 788.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.49x = 2,390,987.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,987.67/2,021.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.78

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