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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.65, 3,039.04 and 793.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.65, 3,039.04 and 793.40 is: 1,190.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.65 : 3,039.04 = 793.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.65/3,039.04 = 793.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.65x = 3,039.04 × 793.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.65x = 2,411,174.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,174.34/2,025.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.32

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