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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.21, 3,043.30 and 795.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.21, 3,043.30 and 795.95 is: 1,193.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.21 : 3,043.30 = 795.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.21/3,043.30 = 795.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.21x = 3,043.30 × 795.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.21x = 2,422,299.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,299.42/2,029.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.72

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