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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.76, 3,046.10 and 797.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.76, 3,046.10 and 797.28 is: 1,195.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.76 : 3,046.10 = 797.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.76/3,046.10 = 797.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.76x = 3,046.10 × 797.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.76x = 2,428,590.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,590.62/2,030.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.90

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