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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.74, 3,033.72 and 791.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.74, 3,033.72 and 791.19 is: 1,186.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.74 : 3,033.72 = 791.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.74/3,033.72 = 791.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.74x = 3,033.72 × 791.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.74x = 2,400,248.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,248.93/2,023.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.05

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