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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.20, 3,039.27 and 794.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.20, 3,039.27 and 794.44 is: 1,191.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.20 : 3,039.27 = 794.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.20/3,039.27 = 794.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.20x = 3,039.27 × 794.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.20x = 2,414,517.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,517.66/2,027.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.06

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