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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.12, 3,042.98 and 796.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.12, 3,042.98 and 796.20 is: 1,194.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.12 : 3,042.98 = 796.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.12/3,042.98 = 796.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.12x = 3,042.98 × 796.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.12x = 2,422,820.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,820.68/2,029.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.03

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