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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.98, 3,036.62 and 792.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.98, 3,036.62 and 792.20 is: 1,187.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.98 : 3,036.62 = 792.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.98/3,036.62 = 792.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.98x = 3,036.62 × 792.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.98x = 2,405,619.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405,619.94/2,024.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.97

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