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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.80, 3,048.78 and 800.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.80, 3,048.78 and 800.25 is: 1,200.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.80 : 3,048.78 = 800.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.80/3,048.78 = 800.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.80x = 3,048.78 × 800.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.80x = 2,439,786.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,786.20/2,032.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.21

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