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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.11, 3,043.99 and 796.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.11, 3,043.99 and 796.08 is: 1,193.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.11 : 3,043.99 = 796.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.11/3,043.99 = 796.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.11x = 3,043.99 × 796.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.11x = 2,423,259.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423,259.56/2,030.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.66

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