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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.58, 3,035.91 and 791.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.58, 3,035.91 and 791.04 is: 1,186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.58 : 3,035.91 = 791.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.58/3,035.91 = 791.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.58x = 3,035.91 × 791.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.58x = 2,401,526.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,526.25/2,024.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.18

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