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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.78, 3,037.05 and 790.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.78, 3,037.05 and 790.70 is: 1,186.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.78 : 3,037.05 = 790.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.78/3,037.05 = 790.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.78x = 3,037.05 × 790.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.78x = 2,401,395.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,395.44/2,024.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.00

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