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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.04, 3,036.24 and 791.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.04, 3,036.24 and 791.54 is: 1,187.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.04 : 3,036.24 = 791.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.04/3,036.24 = 791.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.04x = 3,036.24 × 791.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.04x = 2,403,305.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,305.41/2,024.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.38

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