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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.76, 3,049.44 and 800.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.76, 3,049.44 and 800.16 is: 1,199.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.76 : 3,049.44 = 800.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.76/3,049.44 = 800.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.76x = 3,049.44 × 800.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.76x = 2,440,039.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,440,039.91/2,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.77

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