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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.76, 3,044.07 and 796.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.76, 3,044.07 and 796.50 is: 1,193.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.76 : 3,044.07 = 796.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.76/3,044.07 = 796.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.76x = 3,044.07 × 796.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.76x = 2,424,601.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,601.76/2,030.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.94

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