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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.74, 3,049.33 and 799.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.74, 3,049.33 and 799.98 is: 1,200.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.74 : 3,049.33 = 799.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.74/3,049.33 = 799.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.74x = 3,049.33 × 799.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.74x = 2,439,403.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,403.01/2,032.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.06

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