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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.89, 3,050.12 and 800.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.89, 3,050.12 and 800.08 is: 1,200.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.89 : 3,050.12 = 800.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.89/3,050.12 = 800.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.89x = 3,050.12 × 800.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.89x = 2,440,340.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,440,340.01/2,032.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.43

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