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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.14, 3,036.08 and 791.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.14, 3,036.08 and 791.32 is: 1,186.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.14 : 3,036.08 = 791.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.14/3,036.08 = 791.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.14x = 3,036.08 × 791.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.14x = 2,402,510.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,510.83/2,024.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.93

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