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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.86, 3,043.63 and 795.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.86, 3,043.63 and 795.83 is: 1,193.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.86 : 3,043.63 = 795.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.86/3,043.63 = 795.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.86x = 3,043.63 × 795.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.86x = 2,422,192.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,192.87/2,029.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.28

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