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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.16, 3,034.31 and 791.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.16, 3,034.31 and 791.16 is: 1,185.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.16 : 3,034.31 = 791.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.16/3,034.31 = 791.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.16x = 3,034.31 × 791.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.16x = 2,400,620.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,620.74/2,024.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.98

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