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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.79, 3,044.40 and 796.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.79, 3,044.40 and 796.33 is: 1,194.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.79 : 3,044.40 = 796.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.79/3,044.40 = 796.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.79x = 3,044.40 × 796.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.79x = 2,424,347.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,347.05/2,028.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.97

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