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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.92, 3,036.11 and 791.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.92, 3,036.11 and 791.46 is: 1,187.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.92 : 3,036.11 = 791.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.92/3,036.11 = 791.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.92x = 3,036.11 × 791.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.92x = 2,402,955.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,955.66/2,023.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.28

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