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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.63, 3,035.72 and 790.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.63, 3,035.72 and 790.97 is: 1,187.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.63 : 3,035.72 = 790.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.63/3,035.72 = 790.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.63x = 3,035.72 × 790.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.63x = 2,401,144.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,144.69/2,022.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.14

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