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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.61, 3,040.74 and 794.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.61, 3,040.74 and 794.70 is: 1,191.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.61 : 3,040.74 = 794.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.61/3,040.74 = 794.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.61x = 3,040.74 × 794.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.61x = 2,416,476.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416,476.08/2,027.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.79

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