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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.46, 3,041.08 and 795.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.46, 3,041.08 and 795.09 is: 1,192.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.46 : 3,041.08 = 795.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.46/3,041.08 = 795.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.46x = 3,041.08 × 795.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.46x = 2,417,932.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,932.30/2,027.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.59

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