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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.45, 3,041.67 and 794.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.45, 3,041.67 and 794.90 is: 1,192.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.45 : 3,041.67 = 794.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.45/3,041.67 = 794.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.45x = 3,041.67 × 794.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.45x = 2,417,823.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,823.48/2,027.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.54

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