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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.92, 3,052.50 and 801.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.92, 3,052.50 and 801.91 is: 1,203.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.92 : 3,052.50 = 801.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.92/3,052.50 = 801.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.92x = 3,052.50 × 801.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.92x = 2,447,830.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,447,830.28/2,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.50

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