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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.73, 3,039.72 and 793.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.73, 3,039.72 and 793.21 is: 1,190.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.73 : 3,039.72 = 793.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.73/3,039.72 = 793.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.73x = 3,039.72 × 793.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.73x = 2,411,136.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,136.30/2,025.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.26

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