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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.69, 3,042.14 and 795.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.69, 3,042.14 and 795.15 is: 1,192.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.69 : 3,042.14 = 795.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.69/3,042.14 = 795.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.69x = 3,042.14 × 795.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.69x = 2,418,953.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,953.65/2,028.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.37

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