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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.43, 3,040.20 and 793.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.43, 3,040.20 and 793.80 is: 1,190.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.43 : 3,040.20 = 793.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.43/3,040.20 = 793.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.43x = 3,040.20 × 793.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.43x = 2,413,310.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,310.76/2,027.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.33

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