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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.39, 3,039.84 and 795.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.39, 3,039.84 and 795.38 is: 1,192.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.39 : 3,039.84 = 795.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.39/3,039.84 = 795.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.39x = 3,039.84 × 795.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.39x = 2,417,812.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,812.74/2,027.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.58

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