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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.46, 3,044.18 and 796.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.46, 3,044.18 and 796.53 is: 1,194.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.46 : 3,044.18 = 796.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.46/3,044.18 = 796.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.46x = 3,044.18 × 796.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.46x = 2,424,794.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,794.10/2,029.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.80

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