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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.14, 3,043.38 and 795.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.14, 3,043.38 and 795.66 is: 1,193.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.14 : 3,043.38 = 795.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.14/3,043.38 = 795.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.14x = 3,043.38 × 795.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.14x = 2,421,495.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,495.73/2,029.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.36

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