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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.14, 3,047.40 and 800.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.14, 3,047.40 and 800.32 is: 1,199.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.14 : 3,047.40 = 800.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.14/3,047.40 = 800.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.14x = 3,047.40 × 800.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.14x = 2,438,895.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,895.17/2,033.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.57

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