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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.04, 3,049.62 and 800.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.04, 3,049.62 and 800.40 is: 1,200.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.04 : 3,049.62 = 800.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.04/3,049.62 = 800.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.04x = 3,049.62 × 800.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.04x = 2,440,915.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,440,915.85/2,033.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.62

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