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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.46, 3,035.22 and 790.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.46, 3,035.22 and 790.80 is: 1,185.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.46 : 3,035.22 = 790.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.46/3,035.22 = 790.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.46x = 3,035.22 × 790.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.46x = 2,400,251.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,251.98/2,024.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.63

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