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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.41, 3,050.85 and 801.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.41, 3,050.85 and 801.67 is: 1,202.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.41 : 3,050.85 = 801.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.41/3,050.85 = 801.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.41x = 3,050.85 × 801.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.41x = 2,445,774.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,774.92/2,033.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.79

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