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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.47, 3,035.87 and 791.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.47, 3,035.87 and 791.70 is: 1,187.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.47 : 3,035.87 = 791.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.47/3,035.87 = 791.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.47x = 3,035.87 × 791.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.47x = 2,403,498.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,498.28/2,024.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.22

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