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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.86, 3,044.85 and 797.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.86, 3,044.85 and 797.58 is: 1,196.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.86 : 3,044.85 = 797.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.86/3,044.85 = 797.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.86x = 3,044.85 × 797.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.86x = 2,428,511.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,511.46/2,029.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.39

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