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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.00, 3,048.30 and 798.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.00, 3,048.30 and 798.96 is: 1,197.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.00 : 3,048.30 = 798.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.00/3,048.30 = 798.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.00x = 3,048.30 × 798.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.00x = 2,435,469.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,469.77/2,033.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.97

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