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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.11, 3,040.80 and 794.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.11, 3,040.80 and 794.29 is: 1,191.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.11 : 3,040.80 = 794.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.11/3,040.80 = 794.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.11x = 3,040.80 × 794.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.11x = 2,415,277.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,415,277.03/2,027.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.49

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