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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.11, 3,045.23 and 797.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.11, 3,045.23 and 797.83 is: 1,196.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.11 : 3,045.23 = 797.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.11/3,045.23 = 797.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.11x = 3,045.23 × 797.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.11x = 2,429,571.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,429,571.86/2,030.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.77

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