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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.11, 3,047.49 and 799.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.11, 3,047.49 and 799.20 is: 1,198.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.11 : 3,047.49 = 799.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.11/3,047.49 = 799.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.11x = 3,047.49 × 799.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.11x = 2,435,554.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,554.01/2,032.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.53

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