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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.17, 3,042.26 and 796.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.17, 3,042.26 and 796.16 is: 1,194.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.17 : 3,042.26 = 796.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.17/3,042.26 = 796.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.17x = 3,042.26 × 796.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.17x = 2,422,132.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,132.33/2,028.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.24

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