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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.46, 3,033.38 and 790.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.46, 3,033.38 and 790.58 is: 1,185.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.46 : 3,033.38 = 790.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.46/3,033.38 = 790.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.46x = 3,033.38 × 790.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.46x = 2,398,129.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,129.56/2,023.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.16

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