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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.84, 3,035.23 and 790.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.84, 3,035.23 and 790.55 is: 1,185.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.84 : 3,035.23 = 790.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.84/3,035.23 = 790.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.84x = 3,035.23 × 790.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.84x = 2,399,481.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,481.95/2,024.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.03

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