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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.49, 3,035.10 and 789.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.49, 3,035.10 and 789.89 is: 1,185.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.49 : 3,035.10 = 789.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.49/3,035.10 = 789.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.49x = 3,035.10 × 789.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.49x = 2,397,395.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,397,395.14/2,022.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.37

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