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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.18, 3,050.19 and 800.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.18, 3,050.19 and 800.82 is: 1,200.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.18 : 3,050.19 = 800.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.18/3,050.19 = 800.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.18x = 3,050.19 × 800.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.18x = 2,442,653.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,653.16/2,034.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.80

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