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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.78, 3,049.92 and 801.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.78, 3,049.92 and 801.47 is: 1,201.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.78 : 3,049.92 = 801.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.78/3,049.92 = 801.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.78x = 3,049.92 × 801.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.78x = 2,444,419.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,444,419.38/2,033.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.91

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