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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.20, 3,044.70 and 796.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.20, 3,044.70 and 796.90 is: 1,195.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.20 : 3,044.70 = 796.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.20/3,044.70 = 796.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.20x = 3,044.70 × 796.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.20x = 2,426,321.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,321.43/2,030.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.11

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