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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.49, 3,039.44 and 795.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.49, 3,039.44 and 795.80 is: 1,192.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.49 : 3,039.44 = 795.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.49/3,039.44 = 795.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.49x = 3,039.44 × 795.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.49x = 2,418,767.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,767.18/2,027.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.99

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