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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.38, 3,038.26 and 792.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.38, 3,038.26 and 792.88 is: 1,189.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.38 : 3,038.26 = 792.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.38/3,038.26 = 792.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.38x = 3,038.26 × 792.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.38x = 2,408,975.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408,975.59/2,025.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.39

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