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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.92, 3,039.66 and 793.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.92, 3,039.66 and 793.98 is: 1,190.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.92 : 3,039.66 = 793.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.92/3,039.66 = 793.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.92x = 3,039.66 × 793.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.92x = 2,413,414.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,414.05/2,027.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.09

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