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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.18, 3,044.40 and 797.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.18, 3,044.40 and 797.39 is: 1,195.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.18 : 3,044.40 = 797.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.18/3,044.40 = 797.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.18x = 3,044.40 × 797.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.18x = 2,427,574.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427,574.12/2,030.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.74

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