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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.29, 3,047.84 and 800.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.29, 3,047.84 and 800.20 is: 1,199.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.29 : 3,047.84 = 800.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.29/3,047.84 = 800.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.29x = 3,047.84 × 800.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.29x = 2,438,881.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,881.57/2,033.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.48

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