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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.64, 3,048.15 and 800.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.64, 3,048.15 and 800.82 is: 1,200.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.64 : 3,048.15 = 800.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.64/3,048.15 = 800.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.64x = 3,048.15 × 800.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.64x = 2,441,019.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441,019.48/2,033.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.32

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