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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.99, 3,048.80 and 800.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.99, 3,048.80 and 800.08 is: 1,199.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.99 : 3,048.80 = 800.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.99/3,048.80 = 800.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.99x = 3,048.80 × 800.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.99x = 2,439,270.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,270.66/2,032.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.85

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