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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.24, 3,050.08 and 800.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.24, 3,050.08 and 800.48 is: 1,200.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.24 : 3,050.08 = 800.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.24/3,050.08 = 800.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.24x = 3,050.08 × 800.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.24x = 2,441,528.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441,528.04/2,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.81

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