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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.94, 3,040.53 and 794.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.94, 3,040.53 and 794.58 is: 1,191.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.94 : 3,040.53 = 794.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.94/3,040.53 = 794.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.94x = 3,040.53 × 794.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.94x = 2,415,944.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,415,944.33/2,027.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.33

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