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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.28, 3,034.62 and 792.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.28, 3,034.62 and 792.54 is: 1,188.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.28 : 3,034.62 = 792.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.28/3,034.62 = 792.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.28x = 3,034.62 × 792.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.28x = 2,405,057.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405,057.73/2,024.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.11

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