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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.35, 3,048.60 and 800.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.35, 3,048.60 and 800.01 is: 1,200.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.35 : 3,048.60 = 800.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.35/3,048.60 = 800.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.35x = 3,048.60 × 800.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.35x = 2,438,910.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,910.49/2,032.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.04

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