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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034, 3,049.80 and 799.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034, 3,049.80 and 799.96 is: 1,199.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034 : 3,049.80 = 799.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034/3,049.80 = 799.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034x = 3,049.80 × 799.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034x = 2,439,718.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,718.01/2,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.47

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