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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.43, 3,042.63 and 794.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.43, 3,042.63 and 794.97 is: 1,192.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.43 : 3,042.63 = 794.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.43/3,042.63 = 794.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.43x = 3,042.63 × 794.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.43x = 2,418,780.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,780.38/2,028.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.44

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