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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.05, 3,063.61 and 1,199.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.05, 3,063.61 and 1,199.01 is: 1,797.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.05 : 3,063.61 = 1,199.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.05/3,063.61 = 1,199.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.05x = 3,063.61 × 1,199.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.05x = 3,673,299.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,673,299.03/2,043.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.95

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