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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.90, 3,030.60 and 788.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.90, 3,030.60 and 788.90 is: 1,182.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.90 : 3,030.60 = 788.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.90/3,030.60 = 788.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.90x = 3,030.60 × 788.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.90x = 2,390,840.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,840.34/2,021.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.47

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