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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.22, 3,043.54 and 797.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.22, 3,043.54 and 797.49 is: 1,196.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.22 : 3,043.54 = 797.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.22/3,043.54 = 797.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.22x = 3,043.54 × 797.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.22x = 2,427,190.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427,190.72/2,029.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.12

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