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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.51, 3,033.65 and 788.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.51, 3,033.65 and 788.93 is: 1,183.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.51 : 3,033.65 = 788.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.51/3,033.65 = 788.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.51x = 3,033.65 × 788.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.51x = 2,393,318.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,318.38/2,021.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.93

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