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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.10, 3,042.01 and 794.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.10, 3,042.01 and 794.35 is: 1,192.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.10 : 3,042.01 = 794.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.10/3,042.01 = 794.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.10x = 3,042.01 × 794.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.10x = 2,416,416.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416,416.67/2,027.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.06

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