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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.40, 3,040.35 and 795.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.40, 3,040.35 and 795.40 is: 1,192.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.40 : 3,040.35 = 795.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.40/3,040.35 = 795.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.40x = 3,040.35 × 795.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.40x = 2,418,294.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,294.39/2,028.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.22

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