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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.02, 3,042.94 and 795.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.02, 3,042.94 and 795.75 is: 1,192.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.02 : 3,042.94 = 795.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.02/3,042.94 = 795.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.02x = 3,042.94 × 795.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.02x = 2,421,419.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,419.51/2,030.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.81

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