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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.49, 3,034.94 and 792.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.49, 3,034.94 and 792.79 is: 1,188.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.49 : 3,034.94 = 792.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.49/3,034.94 = 792.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.49x = 3,034.94 × 792.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.49x = 2,406,065.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,065.22/2,024.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.48

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