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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.69, 3,033.93 and 790.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.69, 3,033.93 and 790.38 is: 1,185.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.69 : 3,033.93 = 790.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.69/3,033.93 = 790.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.69x = 3,033.93 × 790.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.69x = 2,397,957.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,397,957.59/2,022.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.53

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