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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.43, 3,034.69 and 790.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.43, 3,034.69 and 790.05 is: 1,184.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.43 : 3,034.69 = 790.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.43/3,034.69 = 790.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.43x = 3,034.69 × 790.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.43x = 2,397,568.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,397,568.46/2,023.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.90

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