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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.54, 3,051.62 and 801.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.54, 3,051.62 and 801.01 is: 1,202.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.54 : 3,051.62 = 801.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.54/3,051.62 = 801.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.54x = 3,051.62 × 801.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.54x = 2,444,385.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,444,385.46/2,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.03

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