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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.49, 3,036.44 and 793.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.49, 3,036.44 and 793.79 is: 1,189.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.49 : 3,036.44 = 793.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.49/3,036.44 = 793.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.49x = 3,036.44 × 793.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.49x = 2,410,295.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410,295.71/2,025.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.98

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