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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.93, 3,036.87 and 792.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.93, 3,036.87 and 792.57 is: 1,188.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.93 : 3,036.87 = 792.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.93/3,036.87 = 792.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.93x = 3,036.87 × 792.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.93x = 2,406,932.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,932.06/2,025.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.06

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