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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.79, 3,047.40 and 798.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.79, 3,047.40 and 798.33 is: 1,197.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.79 : 3,047.40 = 798.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.79/3,047.40 = 798.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.79x = 3,047.40 × 798.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.79x = 2,432,830.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,830.84/2,030.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.97

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