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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.05, 3,038.52 and 792.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.05, 3,038.52 and 792.14 is: 1,188.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.05 : 3,038.52 = 792.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.05/3,038.52 = 792.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.05x = 3,038.52 × 792.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.05x = 2,406,933.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,933.23/2,025.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.58

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