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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.73, 3,033.72 and 789.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.73, 3,033.72 and 789.21 is: 1,184.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.73 : 3,033.72 = 789.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.73/3,033.72 = 789.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.73x = 3,033.72 × 789.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.73x = 2,394,242.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394,242.16/2,021.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.25

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