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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.95, 3,043.53 and 796.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.95, 3,043.53 and 796.59 is: 1,194.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.95 : 3,043.53 = 796.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.95/3,043.53 = 796.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.95x = 3,043.53 × 796.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.95x = 2,424,445.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,445.56/2,029.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.34

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