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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.08, 3,033.27 and 790.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.08, 3,033.27 and 790.61 is: 1,185.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.08 : 3,033.27 = 790.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.08/3,033.27 = 790.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.08x = 3,033.27 × 790.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.08x = 2,398,133.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,133.59/2,023.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.39

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