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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.90, 3,034.05 and 791.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.90, 3,034.05 and 791.03 is: 1,185.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.90 : 3,034.05 = 791.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.90/3,034.05 = 791.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.90x = 3,034.05 × 791.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.90x = 2,400,024.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,024.57/2,023.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.84

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