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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.59, 3,067.99 and 796.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.59, 3,067.99 and 796.19 is: 1,194.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.59 : 3,067.99 = 796.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.59/3,067.99 = 796.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.59x = 3,067.99 × 796.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.59x = 2,442,697.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,697.13/2,045.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.13

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