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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.99, 3,044.60 and 798.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.99, 3,044.60 and 798.40 is: 1,196.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.99 : 3,044.60 = 798.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.99/3,044.60 = 798.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.99x = 3,044.60 × 798.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.99x = 2,430,811.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430,811.45/2,030.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.86

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