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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.50, 3,034.53 and 790.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.50, 3,034.53 and 790.77 is: 1,186.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.50 : 3,034.53 = 790.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.50/3,034.53 = 790.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.50x = 3,034.53 × 790.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.50x = 2,399,626.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,626.67/2,022.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.46

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