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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.12, 3,044.90 and 796.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.12, 3,044.90 and 796.68 is: 1,194.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.12 : 3,044.90 = 796.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.12/3,044.90 = 796.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.12x = 3,044.90 × 796.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.12x = 2,425,810.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,810.93/2,030.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.91

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