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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.32, 3,042.04 and 795.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.32, 3,042.04 and 795.76 is: 1,193.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.32 : 3,042.04 = 795.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.32/3,042.04 = 795.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.32x = 3,042.04 × 795.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.32x = 2,420,733.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420,733.75/2,028.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.47

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