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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.23, 3,044.19 and 796.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.23, 3,044.19 and 796.20 is: 1,193.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.23 : 3,044.19 = 796.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.23/3,044.19 = 796.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.23x = 3,044.19 × 796.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.23x = 2,423,784.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423,784.08/2,030.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.85

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