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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.49, 3,046.99 and 797.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.49, 3,046.99 and 797.69 is: 1,197.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.49 : 3,046.99 = 797.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.49/3,046.99 = 797.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.49x = 3,046.99 × 797.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.49x = 2,430,541.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430,541.39/2,030.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.02

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