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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.51, 3,037.23 and 791.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.51, 3,037.23 and 791.58 is: 1,187.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.51 : 3,037.23 = 791.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.51/3,037.23 = 791.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.51x = 3,037.23 × 791.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.51x = 2,404,210.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,210.52/2,024.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.55

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