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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.52, 3,050.60 and 800.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.52, 3,050.60 and 800.50 is: 1,200.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.52 : 3,050.60 = 800.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.52/3,050.60 = 800.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.52x = 3,050.60 × 800.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.52x = 2,442,005.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,005.30/2,034.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.29

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