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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.83, 3,047.48 and 798.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.83, 3,047.48 and 798.91 is: 1,198.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.83 : 3,047.48 = 798.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.83/3,047.48 = 798.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.83x = 3,047.48 × 798.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.83x = 2,434,665.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,665.06/2,031.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.26

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