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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.64, 3,039.66 and 794.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.64, 3,039.66 and 794.19 is: 1,190.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.64 : 3,039.66 = 794.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.64/3,039.66 = 794.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.64x = 3,039.66 × 794.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.64x = 2,414,067.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,067.58/2,027.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.58

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