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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.38, 3,043.75 and 798.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.38, 3,043.75 and 798.67 is: 1,197.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.38 : 3,043.75 = 798.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.38/3,043.75 = 798.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.38x = 3,043.75 × 798.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.38x = 2,430,951.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430,951.81/2,030.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.29

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