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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.99, 3,041.97 and 794.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.99, 3,041.97 and 794.53 is: 1,191.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.99 : 3,041.97 = 794.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.99/3,041.97 = 794.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.99x = 3,041.97 × 794.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.99x = 2,416,936.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416,936.42/2,027.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.79

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