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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.49, 3,047.57 and 798.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.49, 3,047.57 and 798.24 is: 1,197.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.49 : 3,047.57 = 798.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.49/3,047.57 = 798.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.49x = 3,047.57 × 798.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.49x = 2,432,692.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,692.28/2,031.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.49

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