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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.07, 3,051.68 and 801.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.07, 3,051.68 and 801.53 is: 1,201.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.07 : 3,051.68 = 801.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.07/3,051.68 = 801.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.07x = 3,051.68 × 801.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.07x = 2,445,993.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,993.80/2,035.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.92

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