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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.30, 3,033.15 and 791.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.30, 3,033.15 and 791.54 is: 1,186.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.30 : 3,033.15 = 791.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.30/3,033.15 = 791.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.30x = 3,033.15 × 791.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.30x = 2,400,859.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,859.55/2,023.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.61

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