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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.77, 3,037.86 and 793.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.77, 3,037.86 and 793.06 is: 1,189.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.77 : 3,037.86 = 793.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.77/3,037.86 = 793.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.77x = 3,037.86 × 793.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.77x = 2,409,197.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,409,197.66/2,025.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.28

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