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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.50, 3,044.55 and 796.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.50, 3,044.55 and 796.46 is: 1,194.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.50 : 3,044.55 = 796.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.50/3,044.55 = 796.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.50x = 3,044.55 × 796.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.50x = 2,424,862.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,862.29/2,030.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.22

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