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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.14, 3,040.96 and 794.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.14, 3,040.96 and 794.39 is: 1,191.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.14 : 3,040.96 = 794.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.14/3,040.96 = 794.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.14x = 3,040.96 × 794.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.14x = 2,415,708.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,415,708.21/2,027.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.68

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