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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.36, 3,041.38 and 794.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.36, 3,041.38 and 794.33 is: 1,191.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.36 : 3,041.38 = 794.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.36/3,041.38 = 794.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.36x = 3,041.38 × 794.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.36x = 2,415,840.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,415,840.20/2,028.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.03

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