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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.08, 3,035.32 and 792.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.08, 3,035.32 and 792.08 is: 1,187.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.08 : 3,035.32 = 792.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.08/3,035.32 = 792.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.08x = 3,035.32 × 792.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.08x = 2,404,216.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,216.27/2,024.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.81

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