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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.29, 3,049.34 and 801.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.29, 3,049.34 and 801.20 is: 1,200.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.29 : 3,049.34 = 801.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.29/3,049.34 = 801.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.29x = 3,049.34 × 801.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.29x = 2,443,131.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,131.21/2,034.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.97

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