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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.32, 3,044.39 and 796.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.32, 3,044.39 and 796.91 is: 1,195.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.32 : 3,044.39 = 796.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.32/3,044.39 = 796.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.32x = 3,044.39 × 796.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.32x = 2,426,085.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,085.63/2,029.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.52

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