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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.47, 3,034.37 and 790.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.47, 3,034.37 and 790.70 is: 1,185.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.47 : 3,034.37 = 790.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.47/3,034.37 = 790.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.47x = 3,034.37 × 790.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.47x = 2,399,285.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,285.92/2,023.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.73

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