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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.88, 3,051.14 and 801.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.88, 3,051.14 and 801.29 is: 1,202.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.88 : 3,051.14 = 801.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.88/3,051.14 = 801.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.88x = 3,051.14 × 801.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.88x = 2,444,851.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,444,851.59/2,033.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.07

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