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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.96, 3,038.14 and 793.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.96, 3,038.14 and 793.32 is: 1,189.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.96 : 3,038.14 = 793.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.96/3,038.14 = 793.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.96x = 3,038.14 × 793.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.96x = 2,410,217.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410,217.22/2,025.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.67

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