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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.04, 3,034.74 and 790.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.04, 3,034.74 and 790.54 is: 1,185.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.04 : 3,034.74 = 790.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.04/3,034.74 = 790.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.04x = 3,034.74 × 790.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.04x = 2,399,083.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,083.36/2,023.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.88

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