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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.85, 3,041.97 and 796.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.85, 3,041.97 and 796.39 is: 1,194.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.85 : 3,041.97 = 796.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.85/3,041.97 = 796.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.85x = 3,041.97 × 796.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.85x = 2,422,594.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,594.49/2,028.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.07

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