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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.67, 3,046.28 and 797.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.67, 3,046.28 and 797.99 is: 1,197.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.67 : 3,046.28 = 797.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.67/3,046.28 = 797.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.67x = 3,046.28 × 797.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.67x = 2,430,881.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430,881.76/2,030.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.08

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