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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.11, 3,046.99 and 798.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.11, 3,046.99 and 798.08 is: 1,196.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.11 : 3,046.99 = 798.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.11/3,046.99 = 798.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.11x = 3,046.99 × 798.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.11x = 2,431,741.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,741.78/2,032.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.66

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