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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.39, 3,030.30 and 788.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.39, 3,030.30 and 788.40 is: 1,181.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.39 : 3,030.30 = 788.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.39/3,030.30 = 788.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.39x = 3,030.30 × 788.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.39x = 2,389,088.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,088.52/2,022.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.32

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