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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.80, 3,033.90 and 792.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.80, 3,033.90 and 792.04 is: 1,187.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.80 : 3,033.90 = 792.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.80/3,033.90 = 792.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.80x = 3,033.90 × 792.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.80x = 2,402,970.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,970.16/2,023.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.36

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