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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.45, 3,036.42 and 793.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.45, 3,036.42 and 793.62 is: 1,189.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.45 : 3,036.42 = 793.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.45/3,036.42 = 793.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.45x = 3,036.42 × 793.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.45x = 2,409,763.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,409,763.64/2,025.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.74

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