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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.17, 3,048.53 and 799.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.17, 3,048.53 and 799.49 is: 1,199.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.17 : 3,048.53 = 799.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.17/3,048.53 = 799.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.17x = 3,048.53 × 799.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.17x = 2,437,250.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,250.01/2,032.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.33

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