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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.96, 3,043.33 and 796.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.96, 3,043.33 and 796.59 is: 1,194.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.96 : 3,043.33 = 796.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.96/3,043.33 = 796.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.96x = 3,043.33 × 796.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.96x = 2,424,286.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,286.24/2,028.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.84

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