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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.28, 3,047.49 and 800.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.28, 3,047.49 and 800.19 is: 1,199.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.28 : 3,047.49 = 800.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.28/3,047.49 = 800.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.28x = 3,047.49 × 800.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.28x = 2,438,571.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,571.02/2,033.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.33

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