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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.64, 3,038.46 and 793.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.64, 3,038.46 and 793.18 is: 1,189.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.64 : 3,038.46 = 793.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.64/3,038.46 = 793.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.64x = 3,038.46 × 793.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.64x = 2,410,045.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410,045.70/2,025.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.77

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