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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.75, 3,041.28 and 794.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.75, 3,041.28 and 794.73 is: 1,191.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.75 : 3,041.28 = 794.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.75/3,041.28 = 794.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.75x = 3,041.28 × 794.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.75x = 2,416,996.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416,996.45/2,027.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.96

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