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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.86, 3,045.12 and 796.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.86, 3,045.12 and 796.83 is: 1,194.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.86 : 3,045.12 = 796.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.86/3,045.12 = 796.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.86x = 3,045.12 × 796.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.86x = 2,426,442.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,442.97/2,030.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.79

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