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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.14, 3,040.13 and 793.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.14, 3,040.13 and 793.87 is: 1,189.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.14 : 3,040.13 = 793.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.14/3,040.13 = 793.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.14x = 3,040.13 × 793.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.14x = 2,413,462.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,462.39/2,028.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.99

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