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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.01, 3,051.75 and 800.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.01, 3,051.75 and 800.74 is: 1,201.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.01 : 3,051.75 = 800.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.01/3,051.75 = 800.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.01x = 3,051.75 × 800.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.01x = 2,443,658.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,658.30/2,034.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.40

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