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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.44, 3,048.45 and 799.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.44, 3,048.45 and 799.68 is: 1,199.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.44 : 3,048.45 = 799.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.44/3,048.45 = 799.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.44x = 3,048.45 × 799.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.44x = 2,437,784.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,784.50/2,032.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.44

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