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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.44, 3,050.09 and 799.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.44, 3,050.09 and 799.89 is: 1,200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.44 : 3,050.09 = 799.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.44/3,050.09 = 799.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.44x = 3,050.09 × 799.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.44x = 2,439,732.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,732.49/2,032.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.40

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