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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.55, 3,034.97 and 791.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.55, 3,034.97 and 791.00 is: 1,186.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.55 : 3,034.97 = 791.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.55/3,034.97 = 791.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.55x = 3,034.97 × 791.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.55x = 2,400,656.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,656.49/2,023.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.36

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