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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.79, 3,048.59 and 800.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.79, 3,048.59 and 800.70 is: 1,200.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.79 : 3,048.59 = 800.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.79/3,048.59 = 800.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.79x = 3,048.59 × 800.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.79x = 2,441,006.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441,006.01/2,033.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.23

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