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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028, 3,043.35 and 795.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028, 3,043.35 and 795.39 is: 1,193.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028 : 3,043.35 = 795.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028/3,043.35 = 795.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028x = 3,043.35 × 795.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028x = 2,420,650.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420,650.16/2,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.61

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