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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.11, 3,035.54 and 791.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.11, 3,035.54 and 791.18 is: 1,186.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.11 : 3,035.54 = 791.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.11/3,035.54 = 791.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.11x = 3,035.54 × 791.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.11x = 2,401,654.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,654.58/2,024.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.52

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