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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.91, 3,036.15 and 790.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.91, 3,036.15 and 790.88 is: 1,185.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.91 : 3,036.15 = 790.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.91/3,036.15 = 790.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.91x = 3,036.15 × 790.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.91x = 2,401,230.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,230.31/2,024.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.85

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