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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.40, 3,045.86 and 797.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.40, 3,045.86 and 797.33 is: 1,195.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.40 : 3,045.86 = 797.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.40/3,045.86 = 797.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.40x = 3,045.86 × 797.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.40x = 2,428,555.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,555.55/2,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.51

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