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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.47, 3,046.86 and 799.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.47, 3,046.86 and 799.92 is: 1,199.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.47 : 3,046.86 = 799.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.47/3,046.86 = 799.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.47x = 3,046.86 × 799.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.47x = 2,437,244.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,244.25/2,032.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.15

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