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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.49, 3,032.94 and 789.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.49, 3,032.94 and 789.73 is: 1,184.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.49 : 3,032.94 = 789.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.49/3,032.94 = 789.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.49x = 3,032.94 × 789.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.49x = 2,395,203.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,203.71/2,022.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.28

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