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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.46, 3,040.04 and 793.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.46, 3,040.04 and 793.44 is: 1,189.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.46 : 3,040.04 = 793.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.46/3,040.04 = 793.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.46x = 3,040.04 × 793.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.46x = 2,412,089.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,089.34/2,027.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.71

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