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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.41, 3,033.18 and 790.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.41, 3,033.18 and 790.41 is: 1,184.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.41 : 3,033.18 = 790.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.41/3,033.18 = 790.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.41x = 3,033.18 × 790.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.41x = 2,397,455.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,397,455.80/2,023.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.86

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