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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.34, 3,049.25 and 800.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.34, 3,049.25 and 800.08 is: 1,199.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.34 : 3,049.25 = 800.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.34/3,049.25 = 800.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.34x = 3,049.25 × 800.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.34x = 2,439,626.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,626.60/2,033.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.81

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