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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.06, 3,072.88 and 799.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.06, 3,072.88 and 799.36 is: 1,198.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.06 : 3,072.88 = 799.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.06/3,072.88 = 799.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.06x = 3,072.88 × 799.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.06x = 2,456,337.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,456,337.36/2,049.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.76

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