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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.43, 3,033.12 and 790.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.43, 3,033.12 and 790.07 is: 1,184.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.43 : 3,033.12 = 790.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.43/3,033.12 = 790.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.43x = 3,033.12 × 790.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.43x = 2,396,377.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,396,377.12/2,023.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.31

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