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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.73, 3,050.55 and 801.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.73, 3,050.55 and 801.38 is: 1,202.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.73 : 3,050.55 = 801.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.73/3,050.55 = 801.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.73x = 3,050.55 × 801.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.73x = 2,444,634.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,444,634.51/2,033.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.04

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