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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.88, 3,040.01 and 796.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.88, 3,040.01 and 796.17 is: 1,193.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.88 : 3,040.01 = 796.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.88/3,040.01 = 796.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.88x = 3,040.01 × 796.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.88x = 2,420,360.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420,360.78/2,027.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.54

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