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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.70, 3,034.27 and 790.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.70, 3,034.27 and 790.23 is: 1,185.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.70 : 3,034.27 = 790.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.70/3,034.27 = 790.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.70x = 3,034.27 × 790.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.70x = 2,397,771.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,397,771.18/2,022.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.43

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