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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.26, 3,036.16 and 791.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.26, 3,036.16 and 791.64 is: 1,187.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.26 : 3,036.16 = 791.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.26/3,036.16 = 791.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.26x = 3,036.16 × 791.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.26x = 2,403,545.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,545.70/2,024.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.37

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